Principal Systems Engineer: MBSE & V&V Leader

Sierra Nevada Corp; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Performance incentive pay

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE for complex defense programs. You will guide technical planning, risk management, and lifecycle management across air, land, sea, and space domains, mentoring senior engineers and engaging customers worldwide.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration, with travel as needed and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of systems engineering or related experience; advanced degrees may offset part of the experience.
• Demonstrated leadership directing systems engineering on complex development programs.
• Expert proficiency with modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of SE principles, processes, and lifecycle.
• Experience in RF engineering and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of ESM systems for airborne, ship, and ground platforms.
• Demonstrate expert-level requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
• Oversee complex system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management.
• Manage major project deliverables and align with organizational goals.
• Mentor and guide team members; ensure effective communication.
• Engage with domestic and international customers; support system deployments.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Systems integration

V&V

MBSE

Technical leadership

Risk management

Architecture design

Project management

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Systems Engineering / EE / ME

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE for complex defense programs. You will guide technical planning, risk management, and lifecycle management across air, land, sea, and space domains, mentoring senior engineers and engaging customers worldwide.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and collaboration, with travel as needed and a hybrid work environment.