Principal Systems Engineer: MBSE & V&V Leader

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead MBSE-driven system design across ISR, aviation, and security programs. You will own requirements management, V&V, and architecture development while guiding risk, planning, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Expect senior engineering mentorship, extensive documentation, and occasional travel in a hybrid work environment with a U.S. security clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 14+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Experience with MBSE, CBSE, and model-based design tools.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
• Guide strategic system analysis, technical planning, and risk management.
• Manage project components and influence direction across teams.
• Lead architecture/design development and lifecycle management.
• Mentor senior engineers and drive innovation.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Systems integration

MBSE

V&V

Cameo

SysML

Leadership

Risk management

Technical planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cameo

SysML

MATLAB

DOORS

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead MBSE-driven system design across ISR, aviation, and security programs. You will own requirements management, V&V, and architecture development while guiding risk, planning, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Expect senior engineering mentorship, extensive documentation, and occasional travel in a hybrid work environment with a U.S. security clearance requirement.