Systems Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

6d•Hybrid

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 Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. The MST 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. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required because the position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. The role is hybrid, with occasional travel. Applicants must be able to work on a computer for extended periods and use hand and finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.

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.
Experience with lab test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.
Ability to execute test procedures and document results.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with airborne RF signal collection and processing systems.
Working knowledge of networking and Linux systems.
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 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 of architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Develop solutions and support organizational objectives.
Execute test procedures and document results.