Senior Systems Engineer — Space Systems & Integration

Sierra Space; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space in the United States seeks a Systems Engineer III to lead the integration of complex system solutions across cross-functional teams. You will derive and manage system requirements, architectures, and operation concepts while guiding validation activities.

This role emphasizes adherence to engineering processes, risk mitigation, and collaboration with subject matter experts to deliver cohesive space systems and ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience (or Masters + 3 years).
• Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering and lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of requirements management, architecture, integration, and V&V.

Responsibilities

• Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures.
• Support milestone reviews, oversee system integration and verification activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Requirements management

Systems engineering

V&V principles

Communication with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Masters + 3 years experience

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO EA

Rhapsody

Matlab

SysML

Job description

Sierra Space in the United States seeks a Systems Engineer III to lead the integration of complex system solutions across cross-functional teams. You will derive and manage system requirements, architectures, and operation concepts while guiding validation activities.

This role emphasizes adherence to engineering processes, risk mitigation, and collaboration with subject matter experts to deliver cohesive space systems and ensure mission success.