Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at Sierra Nevada Corporation-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, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. You'll be developing complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, ushering them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test using progressive tools. As a cross-functional engineer, you are in charge of system-level ownership of new products and processes through the product lifecycle.
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 has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/mission-solutions-technologies/)
Must-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
Proficient experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems in a digital engineering environment (i.e., MBSE and digital twin)
Proficient experience creating and maintaining system specifications
Experience in system validation (including creation of validation plans, and definition and evaluation of validation procedures)
Experience verifying system requirements (including creation of verification plans, and definition and evaluation of verification cases and procedures for specific requirements)
Experience in system and document configuration management
Experience with industry-standard systems engineering and modelling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, EnterpriseArchitect, etc.
Experience working closely with Customer, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and Lead Developers to document, manage and communicate systems and software requirements
Experience leading a highly-collaborative multi-disciplinary team
Experience leading and delivering large-scale projects, ability to architect complex systems
Experience developing individuals by providing coaching, mentoring, and career guidance.
Knowledge of system safety process to identify potential system safety risks and mitigations, such as MIL-STD-882ARP-4761
Knowledge of system cybersecurity risk management framework/process to identify potential system risks and mitigations per DoDI 8500.01
Strong organization skills and work ethic
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
Preferred:
Familiarity and/or experience with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral
Familiarity and/or experience with industry-standard systems engineering and modeling languages such as SysML, UML, ADL, etc.
Familiarity and/or experience with industry-standard systems engineering and modeling tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB, and Simulink
Familiarity and/or experience with INCOSE Standards
INCOSE Professional Certification
Estimated Starting Salary 109,592.82 - 150,690.13 USD annually
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SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
