Satellite Systems Mission Engineer

Do you have a passion for space, a love of engineering, and a desire to support our nations heroes? Join us in championing and protecting explorers and heroes as a Principal Systems Engineer in Mission Engineering. In the Mission Engineering role, you will develop and analyze the concept of operations, flow down requirements and interface with subsystems and other segments of small satellite programs 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. The Systems Mission Engineer will be responsible for performing modeling, simulation and operational analysis of spacecraft/space systems to support mission-performance evaluations, architecture/CONOPs derivations, and support requirements derivation. You will build tools and perform analyses of various architectures that include space vehicles, satellites, sensors, communications, and ground infrastructure; evolving or creating new approaches based on analysis results. You will also evaluate the mission effectiveness of the candidate approaches, balancing mission objectives against factors such as development and lifecycle costs.The successful candidate will be required to help define and execute mission analysis studies using industry standard modeling and simulation tools and develop novel modeling & simulation tools when necessary. The Space Mission Design Engineer will employ strong technical, analytical and creative skills to visualize, evaluate, disseminate and iterate on mission analysis results to support overall system development.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, 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 Space  Primary Responsibilities:Support digital engineering efforts to integrate system performance and behaviors into operational analysis.Provide mission-level modeling and simulation for planning and assessing system performance, informing design trades, and evaluating overall effectiveness.Support the development of technology concepts which improve system performance and mission capabilitiesFoster a collaborative team environmentWork in a model-based systems engineering environmentMust Haves:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related discipline and typically 12 (twelve) or more years of relevant experience; higher education may be considered in lieu of experience.Relevant work experience may substitute for required education. Advanced understanding of systems analysis practices, requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principlesExperience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of spacecraft and spacecraft constellationsExcellent organizational, self-initiative, and communication skillsExperience working in multi-disciplinary teams.Creative problem solver, able to offer visual solutions.Background in the Aerospace and Defense IndustryThe ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.Preferred:Experience with leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures.Knowledge of industry standard systems engineering design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)Experience with DOORS, Cameo, STK, Matlab, Python, and JavaExperience or certification in INCOSE standardsExperience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures.Ability to work with minimal information or direction to formulate proposed plans for resolving design/requirement solutions.Ability to establish and track key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)Experience presenting technical content and communicating effectively.Experience with Jira and ConfluenceIMPORTANT 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 ConditionsRarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materialsRarely exposed to loud noisesEstimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $219,216.46Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra 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.