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.Candidates should consider this position for employment with Sierra Space (https://www.sierraspace.com/). This position is for interim employment under Sierra Nevada Corporation, then employment will transition to Sierra Space in the near term, as part of a strategic business partnership.The Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) will be responsible for the overall technical integrity and systems engineering process execution of a system development Line of Business within the National Security Space (NSS) business unit. The LSI will serve as the technical authority for projects within their Line of Business (LoB) on behalf of the Engineering Director for National Security Space. The LSI will integrate solutions across technical IPTs to meet requirements and business objectives for the LoB to support the LoB Program Manager. The successful candidate will utilize a broad technical background and systems development expertise to collaborate with technical IPT leads, LoB Program Management and NSS leadership to solution challenging projects and ensure successful project execution.**Contingent upon contract award on or about May 1, 2023**Job duties will include:Developing and owning the technology roadmap for the LoB.Establishing and managing the LoB technical baseline(s).Ensuring cross-IPT technical integration and communication.Acting as technical focal point for internal and customer leadership.Identifying, managing and providing overall ownership of technical risks and mitigation strategies for the LoB.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. Learn more about IAS Must-haves:Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience.Technical leadership experience, including typically 5 or more years of experience in a technical leadership role (e.g. IPT leadership, technical team leadership, or technical fellowship).Expert knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices, including systems design, technical baseline management, systems integration, technical risk management, and Verification and Validation (V&V), and system certification.Demonstrated ability to work and communicate seamlessly with management, technical engineers, customers and subcontractor stakeholders.Superb presentation skills with presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.Ability to drive system design and element/subsystem interactions that meet mission goals while satisfying overall system requirements and system KSAs/KPPs.Thorough understanding of inter- and intra-subsystem interfaces, both logical and physical.Ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to understand and define systems.Desire for new challenges, to be on the ground floor of an exciting capability for our nation, and to be part of the initial cadre developing a new multi-domain system.Experience working on multi-disciplinary design and development teams.Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances Preferred:Master’s degree or higher in related field of study.Experience across all phases of the program development lifecycle, from capture through design, implementation and test.Experience with hardware and software development on novel platforms.Familiarity with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab and SysML.Familiarity with DoDAF framework and associated design products.Familiarity with DoD Airworthiness process.Experience developing formal documentation for technical and contractual needs, such as technical reports and specifications, configuration documents and statements of work.Experience in technical project cost estimation and control account management (CAM).Professional certification in Program Management and/or Systems Engineering (INCOSE SEP, PMI, PMP).IMPORTANT NOTICEThis position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility 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.At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNCPhysical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterityRarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materialsRarely exposed to loud noisesReferral Bonus:$1,500Estimated Starting Salary Range: $183,344.68 - $252,098.93Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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