Systems Integration Engineer III - MBSE Model Manager

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

10d

About The Position

The MBSE Model Manager contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle, with primary ownership of the system model as the authoritative source of truth. The MBSE Model Manager represents the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and works to glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system, all captured and maintained within the model based systems engineering (MBSE) environment. They help to shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution. The MBSE Model Manager is an emerging leader in Systems Engineering principles and is proficient in the majority of systems engineering skills including requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration and system verification, with a strong emphasis on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches, tools, and model governance. The MBSE Model Manager may lead small teams to execute systems engineering scope and establishes modeling standards and conventions for the broader engineering team. In this role, you will specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions within the system model while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives. You will derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures within the MBSE environment, as well as define and document system concepts of operation. You will own and maintain the integrity, structure, and configuration of the system model, including managing model access, version control, and change control processes. Supporting development milestone reviews by creating model-derived artifacts and deliverables will be a key responsibility, alongside overseeing system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance. You will identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement, including refining modeling standards, templates, and best practices. Adhering to established engineering processes and standards will be essential, and you will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Master's +3 yrs experience)
Typically 5+ years of related experience (or Master's + 3 years of experience)
Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycle
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
Hands-on experience building, structuring, and maintaining models in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tool such as CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, or a comparable SysML modeling environment
Emerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship status is required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Robust experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML
Experience defining and enforcing model governance, configuration management, and version control practices for a shared system model
Experience establishing modeling standards, conventions, and templates across a systems engineering team
Solid understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components
Solid understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking
Solid understanding of technical baseline and configuration management
Experience in leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions within the system model
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives
Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures within the MBSE environment
Define and document system concepts of operation
Own and maintain the integrity, structure, and configuration of the system model, including managing model access, version control, and change control processes
Support development milestone reviews by creating model-derived artifacts and deliverables
Oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance
Identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement, including refining modeling standards, templates, and best practices
Adhere to established engineering processes and standards
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution