Senior Systems Engineer III: MBSE, Architecture & Project Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental, and vision plans

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

life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

tuition reimbursement

and more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer III to lead requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE across complex DoD ISR, aviation, and security programs. The role emphasizes system architecture, lifecycle management, and cross‑discipline collaboration.

The candidate will guide junior engineers, perform technical planning, and manage risk to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery while maintaining a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Advanced proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Practical knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and V&V principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
• Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts.
• Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
• Demonstrate expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Requirements management

Risk management

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Higher degree may substitute for experience

Advanced degree may substitute for experience

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer III to lead requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE across complex DoD ISR, aviation, and security programs. The role emphasizes system architecture, lifecycle management, and cross‑discipline collaboration.

The candidate will guide junior engineers, perform technical planning, and manage risk to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery while maintaining a Secret clearance.