Senior Space Systems Integrator & Architect

sierraspace; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to lead integration and verification of spaceflight hardware across the development lifecycle. You will shepherd the team through requirements management, system architecture, and V&V, ensuring a cohesive, compliant solution.

Reporting to the Systems Engineering Department, you will manage MICDs, interfaces, and mass properties, drive architectural decisions, and mentor others in systems thinking while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience or a Masters with 8+ years experience.
• Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years).
• Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle.
• Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive Mechanical architecture decisions across the program
• Lead engineering team focused on cohesive Mechanical system and subsystem design
• Advise SV Lead and Chief Engineer on system-level impacts and risks related to Mechanical subsystems
• Manage physical interfaces: Maintain the Mechanical Interface Control Documents (MICDs) between payloads, subsystems, and the bus
• Resolve interference issues: Identify and resolve physical, envelope, and mating conflicts between components before hardware reaches the floor
• Mass properties tracking: Monitor and report system-level mass, CG, and MOI
• Leads Mechanical test definition and planning
• Leads mechanical functional support to AI&T for Mechanical nonconformances.
• Responsible for ensuring Mechanical nonconformances are closed.
• Design mechanical systems from concept through production and flight test.
• Support integration, manufacturing, ground test, and flight operations, incorporating lessons learned into future designs.
• Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities as the team grows.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

V&V

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree +8 years experience

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to lead integration and verification of spaceflight hardware across the development lifecycle. You will shepherd the team through requirements management, system architecture, and V&V, ensuring a cohesive, compliant solution.

Reporting to the Systems Engineering Department, you will manage MICDs, interfaces, and mass properties, drive architectural decisions, and mentor others in systems thinking while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.