Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

The Systems Engineer III 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. The Systems Engineer III 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. 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 Systems Engineer III 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. The Systems Engineer III may lead small teams to execute systems engineering scope.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Specify, architect and integrate complex system solutions. 

• 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.

• Define and document system concepts of operation. 

• Support development milestone reviews by developing artifacts and deliverables. 

• Oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance. 

• Identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement. 

• Follow established engineering processes and standards. 

• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment. 

About You 
 
Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.  

 

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision, and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Requires 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 Masters + 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. 

• 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 U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in engineering, Physics, or a related field. 

• Robust experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab and SysML. 

• 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. 

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

• Rarely 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/materials

• Rarely exposed to loud noises

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a 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 Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.