Senior Systems Engineer — Lead MBSE, V&V & Risk

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Colorado to lead requirements engineering, systems integration, and MBSE across multi-disciplinary teams. The role involves overseeing verification/validation, technical planning, and risk management, with a focus on durable, compliant system designs.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in systems engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Proven leadership experience in systems engineering.
• Thorough understanding of requirements management and V&V principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit expert-level skills in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
• Oversee and lead complex system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management activities.
• Manage major project deliverables and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Leverage deep knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Provide strong leadership and effective communication.
• Mentor and guide team members.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Systems integration

V&V

MBSE

Leadership

risk management

Architecture design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Advanced engineering degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Colorado to lead requirements engineering, systems integration, and MBSE across multi-disciplinary teams. The role involves overseeing verification/validation, technical planning, and risk management, with a focus on durable, compliant system designs.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in systems engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.