Systems Engineer I - Velocity Satellite Ground Systems

Sierra Space • Louisville, CO

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About The Position

The Systems Engineer I contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions, connecting technical teams throughout the product development lifecycle. The role represents the integrated system viewpoint and helps connect segments and subsystems through top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability across development artifacts, and bottom-up system validation and verification. The engineer supports technical development milestones, tracks performance measures, and identifies technical risks to help deliver a compliant, cohesive system solution.

The role specifies, architects, and integrates complex system solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include deriving, decomposing, allocating, tracing, and managing system requirements and architectures; preparing artifacts and deliverables for development milestone reviews; participating in system integration and verification activities; identifying and managing technical risks and mitigation strategies; adhering to engineering processes and standards; and communicating with team members and stakeholders to support project alignment and execution. The engineer is expected to have a basic understanding of systems engineering principles while developing expertise in requirements management, system architecture, concept of operations, integration, and verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Typically 0–2 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of systems design and development principles.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from senior engineers.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Practical understanding of systems engineering principles and practices, including the systems development lifecycle.
• Experience with requirements management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
• Experience with risk management, technical performance tracking, systems integration, and system verification and validation.
• Familiarity with technical baseline and configuration management.
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures to align with project goals.
• Support development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables.
• Participate in system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance.
• Track performance measures and identify technical risks.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies.
• Adhere to established engineering processes and standards.
• Communicate with team members and stakeholders to support project alignment and successful execution.
• Help connect system segments and subsystems through requirements decomposition, development-artifact traceability, and system validation and verification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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