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.Does being part of the team to get a spaceplane to the International Space Station and back again sound exciting? Sierra Space is seeking a candidate with experience in systems engineering and ground systems to join the Flight Operations – Mission Systems team. As a member of this team you will be working on requirements and verification tasks to for the certification and future expansion of Control Center spaces and support hardware. You will also be working towards being a certified flight controller who will be responsible for facility configuration, testing, training, and execution of Dream Chaser mission operations from our Dream Chaser Mission Control Center located at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In this role, you will contribute to the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of Dream Chaser Mission Control Center systems. These systems include the facilities, equipment, software, and communications infrastructure necessary to operate the Dream Chaser spacecraft and are used throughout spacecraft development, integrated testing, and real-time mission operations. You will work to refine operational concepts and plans, develop operations processes and products (including procedures, flight rules, timelines, telemetry displays, and more), develop training products (including lessons, reference materials, simulation scripts, and more), and support real-time missions in our Mission Control Center. Your work will ensure the success of the Dream Chaser mission. Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra SpacePrimary Responsibilities: Working as part of a small and dynamic team to complete the development and certification of Dream Chaser Mission Systems Requirement Verification and Validation Test plan development, execution, and reporting User training and support Design, operations, and training documentation development, including systems manuals, operations handbooks, training materials, interface control documents, and operational procedures General systems engineering and integration tasks Additional Responsibilities: Follow Sierra Space policies, procedures and work instructions for all technical activities Other duties as assigned Compliance Responsibilities: Responsible for thoughtful adherence to all Sierra Space Policies, Procedures, and Compliance regulations (internal and external) Responsible for timely execution of all personnel-related activities such as Time Sheet completion, Performance Evaluations, Salary Reviews, Succession Planning, etc. Essential Functions: Ability to travel occasionally and sometimes for extended periods required Minimum physical requirements to perform all duties and responsibilities, as defined by management. Must-haves:Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 3 or more years of relevant experiencePractical knowledge of engineering principles and practices Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamsAbility to decompose a large, complicated problem into manageable pieces, understand different points of view, and explain issues and solutions to others with diverse technical backgrounds Ability to explore multiple options, anticipate problems, and implement mitigationsKnowledge 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) principlesTechnical writing and review skills, including operations product developmentClear and concise verbal communication skillsPreferred:Experience with real-time operations Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining integrated spacecraft ground systems Experience with ground to space communication systems Experience with control center development, and control and monitoring systems Experience with applicable NASA systems and infrastructure Working knowledge of VMware virtual desktop infrastructure Working knowledge of command and telemetry systems Working knowledge of network communication protocols Experience with both Linux and Windows operating systems System administration experience, especially related to data management and/or software configuration management systems, maintenance, and real-time mission operations support The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security ClearancesIMPORTANT NOTICE:To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services. Physical/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:$1,500Sierra 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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