Senior Systems Engineer — Spacecraft Systems Lead

Pace Industries, LLC

Louisville (CO)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 198,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space, headquartered in Colorado, is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to lead the specification, architecture, and integration of complex space system solutions throughout the development lifecycle.

You will champion Systems Engineering principles, manage requirements, perform V&V, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver cohesive systems while identifying risks and driving continuous improvement. This role requires senior-level experience and a focus on mission‑critical deliverables.

Qualifications

Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related field.
Typically 10+ years of related experience within systems engineering.
Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes.
Experience across requirements management, derivation, allocation, and V&V.

Responsibilities

Lead specification, architecture, and integration of complex system solutions.
Manage requirements derivation, traceability, and allocation across lifecycle stages.
Oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure performance.
Identify and manage technical risks; drive continuous improvement.