PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

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 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.
Here s what you can expect:
Generous paid time off and flex timeFriendly and talented colleaguesExclusive SNC company eventsLeadership and development trainingSNC Mentorship ProgramEducation reimbursementAdditional location specific amenities:
Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughoutFree to use fitness center on-siteState-of-the-art coffee houseFull-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch optionsAccess to walking and biking trailsMust-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experienceDemonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices Experience in working and leading multidisciplinary design and development teamsThorough 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) principlesAbility to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S.
Security Clearance is requiredPreferred:
Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such Jama, Dassault 3DX, Cameo, Dymola, and MATLABPractical knowledge of industry standard system engineering design principles, requirements management approaches, Traditional Systems Engineering and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) approachesExperienced in the application of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288INCOSE CSEP/ESEP CertificationExtensive background in assessing and addressing Aerospace and Defense System Complexity and System Integration challengesExperience leading a multi-disciplinary team through system baseline definition and maturation exercises in a complex development settingExperience in leading software development efforts and/or knowledge of software design and architectureExperience in executing high-impact trade studiesExperience with Earned Value Management (EVM)Thorough understanding of establishing, tracking, and addressing key programmatic risksEstimated Starting Salary Range:
$159,430.15 - $219,216.46.
SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.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.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.
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.SummaryLocation:
Lone Tree, COType:
Full time
Associated topics:
equipment, http, information architect, infrastructure, infrastructure architect, ip, maintenance, senior engineer, system integrator, systems integration architect