Systems Engineer II (For SNC Summer 2026 Interns Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Louisville, CO

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer II, you will build on foundational skills and perform intermediate tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will conduct system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management with minimal supervision. You will contribute to and sometimes lead project tasks, applying working knowledge of architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Strong communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders are essential as you develop solutions and support organizational objectives. The role is in SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, a prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator. IAS provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, test, certification, ground and flight training, and logistics support. This position is designated for SNC Summer 2026 interns only and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for this position. The estimated starting salary range is $99,062.38–$136,210.77. Compensation may vary based on skills, work experience, education, training, certifications, and applicable geographic differentials. SNC offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
At least 2 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, unless substituted by a higher-level relevant degree.
Proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
Practical knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices.
Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
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 obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or MATLAB.
Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, including requirements management and MBSE.
Experience or certification in INCOSE standards, such as Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP).
Exposure to baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high-impact trade studies.
Understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
Experience with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

Perform intermediate tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
Conduct system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management with minimal supervision.
Lead smaller project tasks and support larger project components.
Apply working knowledge in architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Develop solutions and support organizational objectives.