Space Vehicle Architect (Clearance Required)

Sierra Space•Centennial, CO

4d•$173,748 - $238,904•Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. You'll be developing complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, ushering them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test using progressive tools. As a cross-functional engineer, you are in charge of system-level ownership of new products and processes through the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
Proven track record of leading engineering teams and managing complex projects
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Strong knowledge of satellite design including EO and/or RF payloads, avionics, mechanical, thermal and software
Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Background in Aerospace or Defense industry

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering team in the design and development of satellite systems.
Work closely with the mission chief engineer and subsystem leads to architect a space vehicle to meet the mission requirements.
Lead the engineering team to conduct spacecraft performance modeling and simulation
Support the development of spacecraft CONOPs
Establish and track key Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
Collaborate with the Space Vehicle Program manager to manage team performance including cost, schedule and risk
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members.
Interface with customers and stakeholders to communicate design status and technical details.
Foster a collaborative team environment
Maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies and develop strategies for their insertion into both legacy and next-generation spacecraft