Systems Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Engineer III performs advanced work in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). The role leads system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management, and takes on significant project responsibilities in architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. The engineer collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, guides and mentors junior engineers, and interprets technical interface specifications and standards for component subsystems. The role also troubleshoots hardware and software interface issues and defines input and output parameters to support system integration. The position is in SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides C4ISR capabilities spanning design, integration, test, certification, training, and logistics support. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance, and 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.
At least 6 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Advanced 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

Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, and MATLAB.
Practical knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, including requirements management and MBSE.
INCOSE standards experience or certification, such as ASEP or CSEP.
Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including use of high-impact trade studies.
Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE tasks.
Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts.
Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
Develop system architecture and designs, monitor technical progress, and manage the system lifecycle.
Communicate and collaborate to drive project success.
Mentor less experienced team members.
Interpret and implement technical interface specifications and standards for component subsystems.
Troubleshoot hardware and software interface issues and define input/output parameters to support system integration.