Sr Systems Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Dayton, OH

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer will support SNC’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission, helping modernize and deliver next-generation aircraft for critical national command, control, and communication. The role calls for expert-level systems engineering capabilities and responsibility for complex system and decision analysis, technical planning, risk management, and major project deliverables. The engineer will advance and manage a large FAA Part 25 aircraft digital system model in Cameo (No Magic), aligning it with program goals, industry standards, other program models, and sources of design definition and data. The position also involves architecture and design development, technical monitoring, lifecycle management, cross-disciplinary leadership, and mentoring. The role operates in a hybrid environment with occasional travel. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.

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.
• Fundamental understanding of FAA Part 25 aircraft systems.
• Expert proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Proven leadership experience in systems engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices, system design, and system integration.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Intermediate understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation and allocation; V&V principles; and technical risk identification and management strategies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience with requirements management and system modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, including requirements management and MBSE.
• Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards, such as Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).
• Experience with Boeing 747-8 or other large commercial, widebody, or FAA Part 25 commercial-derived military aircraft.
• Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting.
• Familiarity with aircraft ground and flight testing.
• Experience creating project-specific digital system model guidance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit expert-level skills in requirements engineering, systems integration, verification and validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Advance and manage a large FAA Part 25 aircraft digital system model in Cameo (No Magic), aligning it with program guidance and goals, industry standards, other program digital models, and sources of design definition and data.
• Leverage deep knowledge in architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Provide leadership and effective communication across engineering disciplines and work locations.
• Mentor and guide team members.
• Oversee and lead complex system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management activities.
• Deliver major project work products.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based upon performance and commensurate with position level.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior