Systems Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Plano, TX

2d•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 a 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 Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. The team supports Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers, with experience in platform operations, engineering, and full lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for this position. The job can be performed in a hybrid environment and may involve occasional travel.

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 Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
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

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 International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards, such as Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP).
Exposure to baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including 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.