Senior Principal Systems Engineer: Space Systems Leader

sierraspace; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the development and integration of complex systems across the product lifecycle. You will align cross-functional teams, manage requirements, and ensure traceability from concept to verification.

The role requires an active Top Secret U.S. security clearance, 18+ years in systems engineering, and a related Bachelor's degree. Leadership across multi-disciplinary programs is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including lifecycle management.
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary system development and integrating multiple subsystems.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the development and implementation of advanced system solutions across the product lifecycle.
• Provide alignment and direction to the technical team throughout development milestones.
• Gluе segments and subsystems via top-down decomposition and bottom-up validation and verification.
• Mentor and develop systems engineering skills in others; influence processes at an organizational level.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements management

System architecture

V&V

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree +16 years experience

Job description

Sierra Space seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the development and integration of complex systems across the product lifecycle. You will align cross-functional teams, manage requirements, and ensure traceability from concept to verification.

The role requires an active Top Secret U.S. security clearance, 18+ years in systems engineering, and a related Bachelor's degree. Leadership across multi-disciplinary programs is essential.