Senior Space Systems Integrator & Architect

sierraspace

Centennial (CO)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago
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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.

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