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Sierra Space

LEO space transportation, habitats, satellites

Systems Engineer 2 - Model Based Systems Engineering

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$94.1k - $129.4kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree is required.
  • Typically, at least 2 years of related experience is required.
  • A practical understanding of systems engineering principles and practices, including a basic understanding of the systems development lifecycle, is required.
  • Conceptual knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation is required.
  • Conceptual knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation principles is required.
  • Clear verbal and written communication of technical concepts and information is required.
  • An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
  • Current U.S. citizenship is required because the position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection, and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Represent the integrated whole during system development and connect segments and subsystems through top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up system validation and verification.
  • Help guide the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures, and identify technical risks to achieve a compliant and cohesive system solution.
  • Build expertise in requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration, and system verification, emphasizing Model Based Systems Engineering approaches and tools.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML is preferred.
  • A basic understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies, including risk management and technical performance tracking, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with technical baseline and configuration management is preferred.
  • Experience or certification in INCOSE standards is preferred.

About the Company

Sierra Space

LEO space transportation, habitats, satellites

Sierra Space provides a space-as-a-service platform spanning transportation, habitats, and satellite systems for government, civil, and commercial customers in the low-Earth orbit economy. Its products include the Dream Chaser reusable spaceplane for cargo and eventual crew, the LIFE inflatable habitat for LEO, lunar, or Mars missions, and satellite buses like Velocity, Horizon, and Titan used for missile warning and tracking under SDA contracts. Unlike many space firms, Sierra Space offers an end-to-end suite—spaceplane transport, habitable modules, and satellite platforms—integrated under one platform and backed by decades of spaceflight heritage, including collaboration on Orbital Reef with Blue Origin. Its goal is to enable a growing LEO economy by delivering integrated infrastructure and services that support government missions, commercial activity, and national security space capabilities.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$2.2B
Headquarters
Louisville, CO
Founded
2021

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