Systems Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO
•$99,062 - $136,211•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer II, you will build upon 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 in 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 ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, a leader in ISR and aviation and a prime integrator of manned and unmanned aircraft systems. Its end-to-end C4ISR capabilities include design, integration, test, certification, ground and flight training, and logistics support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • 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 United States Secret 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, and 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 high-impact trade studies.
  • Understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
  • Experience with Agile methodologies.
  • Missile development experience.
  • Environmental requirement development or testing experience.
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following: RF sensor design and test, IR sensor design and test, Hardware-in-the-Loop, or embedded system integration and test.
  • Familiarity with range safety and FTS concepts.
  • Experience with missile command and launch interfaces and systems, such as MIL-STD-1553/1760/UAI/CFWICD.

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.

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.
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