Principal Systems Engineer - Velocity Satellite Integration (Clearance Required)

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

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About The Position

Sierra Space is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to support its Eclipse Velocity satellite system, currently in Assembly, Integration, and Test. The role is part of a close-knit execution team working with the customer and across both an engineering test-bed (flat sat) and the flight space vehicle to reduce risk, complete verification, and prepare for launch of a national security mission. The Principal Systems Engineer leads system solutions throughout the product development lifecycle, aligning and directing technical teams and integrating segments and subsystems. The role applies top-down stakeholder-requirement decomposition and traceability, as well as bottom-up system validation and verification. It also guides teams through technical milestones, tracks performance measures, identifies and mitigates technical risks, and champions Systems Engineering principles. The position leads complex systems-engineering work, mentors other engineers, and contributes to engineering initiatives and corporate strategy. This position requires an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship. The listed pay range is $173,748.00–$238,903.50; actual base compensation may vary based on job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree; the posting also lists a master’s degree plus 13 years of experience as an alternative.
Typically 15 or more years of related experience, or a master’s degree plus 13 years of experience.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary system-development initiatives and architect comprehensive systems integrating multiple subsystems.
Advanced expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
Robust experience across multiple system-development lifecycles, including requirements management and functional-requirement parsing, derivation, and allocation.
Expertise in systems architecture development and systems integration, verification, and validation activities.
Ability to contribute to corporate Systems Engineering policy and process definition and implementation.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject-matter experts to drive Systems Engineering products.
Current/active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
U.S. citizenship, as an active U.S. Security Clearance is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Extensive experience with requirements-management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
Robust understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components.
Experience with flat-sat or engineering test-bed environments and flight space-vehicle integration and checkout.
Experience supporting or interfacing with government or mission customers in a close integrated product team setting.
Previous experience working on a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission.
Strong understanding of project-management methodologies, including risk management and technical-performance tracking.
Robust understanding of technical baselines and configuration management.
Proven experience leading major projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key technical leader on the Integration & Test team across the flat-sat engineering test-bed and flight space vehicle.
Drive system-level integration and verification on the flat sat and carry lessons learned and verified procedures forward to the space vehicle.
Perform flat-sat risk-reduction testing to identify and resolve issues before they reach the flight vehicle.
Lead systems and hardware problem investigations and risk-reduction planning across test-bed and flight configurations.
Own requirements derivation, decomposition, allocation, and traceability, ensuring verification evidence maps to stakeholder needs.
Lead development milestone reviews and represent the technical baseline in customer touchpoints and stakeholder alignments.
Identify and manage technical risks across flat-sat and space-vehicle activities, and develop and drive mitigation strategies with the execution team.
Mentor and develop systems-engineering talent and contribute to broader Systems Engineering process and policy improvements.
Lead system development and integration across subsystems throughout the product development lifecycle.
Track performance measures, guide technical teams through development milestones, and promote Systems Engineering principles.