Senior Systems Engineer: MBSE Leader for Space & Defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Lexington Park, MD, supporting the Mission Solutions and Technologies business. The role emphasizes requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE to guide complex projects across DoD and homeland security domains.

You will lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage technical plans, and drive lifecycle management while coordinating with Navy labs and SNC engineers. A Secret clearance is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Expert proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools and MBSE.

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 and lifecycle management.
• Provide strong leadership and effective communication; mentor team members.

Skills

leadership

MBSE

V&V

requirements management

systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Eng, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng or related field

Higher degree may substitute for experience

Tools

C

C++

Linux

Python

MBSE tools

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Lexington Park, MD, supporting the Mission Solutions and Technologies business. The role emphasizes requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE to guide complex projects across DoD and homeland security domains.

You will lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage technical plans, and drive lifecycle management while coordinating with Navy labs and SNC engineers. A Secret clearance is required where applicable.