Sr Systems Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lexington Park, MD

1d•$150,661 - $207,160•Hybrid

About The Position

SNC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for its Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area. The role requires expert-level capabilities in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). The engineer will lead complex systems and decision analyses, technical planning, and risk management, and will manage major project deliverables. The position also applies expertise in architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management while influencing project direction, mentoring team members, and aligning work with organizational goals. MST provides command and control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers. Its work spans platform operations, engineering, and lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The position works in a hybrid environment with occasional travel. It requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship. The estimated starting salary range is $150,661.49–$207,159.55, with annual incentive pay based on performance. SNC offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in systems engineering or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Expert proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
Proven leadership experience in systems engineering.
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices.
Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation and allocation; systems design and integration; technical risk identification and management strategies; and V&V principles.
Active Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for the active U.S. security clearance needed for employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to serve as the technical liaison between Navy labs at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (PAX) and SNC engineering teams.
Ability to diagnose issues on existing Multi-Intelligence Sensor Development (MISD) platforms and proactively recommend solutions.
Five or more years of experience with SIGINT/ELINT systems.
Experience with C, C++, Linux, and Python.
Ability to build relationships with end users to capture the voice of the customer in product development and sustainment.
Active TS/SCI clearance with counterintelligence (CI) poly and privileged access (PRIVAC), or ability to obtain the clearance and/or PRIVAC.

Responsibilities

Exhibit expert-level skills in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
Oversee and lead complex system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management activities.
Manage major project deliverables and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Apply expertise in architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Provide leadership and effective communication.
Mentor and guide team members.