Sr Systems Integration Engineer - Electrical

Sierra Space•Centennial, CO

2d•$143,700 - $197,609

About The Position

Functionally reporting to the Systems Engineering Department and deployed directly to a satellite program, you will oversee the electrical integration, harnessing, powering, and testing of spaceflight hardware. You will ensure that power, data, and RF subsystems interface flawlessly, manage the Electrical Interface Control Documents (EICDs), and guide the spacecraft safely from a collection of boards to a fully functional, integrated system ready for launch. Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +8 yrs experience).
Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

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.
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking.
Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management.
Proven experience in leading 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

Drive proactive electrical architecture decisions across the program
Lead engineering team focused on cohesive electrical system and subsystem design
Advise SV Lead and Chief Engineer on system-level impacts and risks related to electrical subsystems
Manage electrical interfaces: Maintain and control Electrical Interface Control Documents (EICDs), pinout charts, and wiring schematics across all subsystems.
Review, analyze and understand customer specification documents.
Coordinate with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Responsible for electrical interface management.
Responsible for electrical signal channelization
Produce and validate electrical system definition documentation such as the electrical diagram.
Responsible for developing and managing the command/telemetry databases
Leads electrical test definition and planning
Leads electrical functional support to AI&T for electrical nonconformances.
Responsible for ensuring electrical nonconformances are closed.
Support integration, manufacturing, ground test, and flight operations, incorporating lessons learned into future designs.
Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities as the team grows.
Keep an open and innovative mindset to implement improvements in a continuous improvement spirit.