Systems Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Dayton, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at SNC—advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team! As a Systems Engineer III, you will handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). with a high level of competence. You will lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts, providing guidance to junior engineers. You will take on significant project responsibilities, demonstrating expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Effective communication and collaboration are crucial as you drive project success and mentor less experienced team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
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 multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and V&V principles.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB.
Practical knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to, requirements management, MBSE.
Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)/Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)].
Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies.
Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.

Responsibilities

Handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts.
Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
Demonstrate expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.
Mentor less experienced team members.