Sr Systems Integration Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

1d•$124,771 - $171,561•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you pride yourself in being a creative, integrative engineer with a passion for developing revolutionary technical systems in a collaborative and customer-centric environment? Come join our team! As a Senior Systems Integration Engineer, you'll be able to oversee and lead complex systems integration tasks, exhibiting expert-level skills in requirements analysis and management. You'll manage and mentor teams in verification and validation (V&V) activities, drive software and hardware integration initiatives, and ensure effective configuration management. You'll develop and execute strategic test plans, solve and troubleshoot technical problems at an advanced level, and apply critical reasoning to solve complex issues. Strong technical writing and documentation skills will be vital, along with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace and defense standards. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in systems integration or related field.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Expert proficiency with integration tools and methodologies.
Proven leadership experience in systems integration.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Progressive experience working in multidisciplinary design & development teams.
Demonstrated understanding and experience with the practical application of requirements development and management, system design, systems integration, technical risk identification, management strategies, and V&V principles.
Ability to obtain and maintain United States secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.
Experience with digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)].
Extensive background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
Technical problem solving skills and ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
Ability to guide technical designs through development into a final deliverable product.
Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision.
Proven successful experience in project definition, simulation, implementation, lab integration and test.
Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, Government, or US Military.
Missile Integration and Test experience
Hardware environmental test planning and execution
Experience with one or more of the following domains: RF sensor design and test, IR sensor design and test, Hardware-in-the-Loop, Embedded system integration and test
Experience with range safety/FTS concepts
Experience with missile command and launch interfaces and systems. i.e. MIL-STD-1553/1760/UAI/CFWICD
Experience leading high profile test events
Demonstrated experience leading subcontract/supplier efforts as the technical point of contact

Responsibilities

Oversee and lead complex systems integration tasks and projects.
Manage requirements analysis and ensure alignment with project goals.
Drive and mentor teams in verification and validation (V&V) activities.
Lead strategic software and hardware integration initiatives.
Ensure robust configuration management practices and high-quality documentation.
Develop and execute strategic test plans, and solve advanced technical problems.