Systems Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Englewood, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer I, you will apply foundational skills in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Under supervision, you will assist with system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management. You will contribute to project tasks involving architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management, while communicating and collaborating with team members and demonstrating eagerness to learn and grow.

The role is within SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The work is in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• 0–2+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Basic understanding of multiple engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Conceptual knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation and allocation; systems design and integration; technical risk identification and management strategies; and V&V principles.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand and finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or cooperative education experience in systems engineering.
• Basic knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of industry-standard systems engineering design principles, including classical and MBSE approaches.
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards, such as Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP).
• Familiarity with baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
• Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE tasks.
• Support system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision.
• Contribute to project tasks involving architecture and design development and technical monitoring.
• Participate in lifecycle management activities.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow within the field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 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: Entry Level