Senior Systems Safety Engineer (Remote Eligible)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 109,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Systems Engineer to innovate and improve cutting-edge products that support national security solutions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Engineering, over 10 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. A collaborative environment awaits those looking to push boundaries in aerospace technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

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

Tuition reimbursement

Annual incentive pay based on performance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering.
• Experience with requirements management, functional requirements, risk management.
• Ability to evaluate software contribution and level of rigor.

Responsibilities

• Research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify products and services.
• Develop complex system architectures and guide them through lifecycle.
• Responsible for system-level ownership of new products.

Skills

Knowledge of System Safety engineering principles

Knowledge of Software Safety engineering principles

Understanding of safety-critical systems

Experience with risk evaluation and analyses

Strong organizational skills

Experience working in a collaborative team

Education

Bachelor of Science in System Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

NoMagic

MATLAB

Job description

Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at Sierra Nevada Corporation—advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe, and creating systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team!

As a Systems Engineer, you will research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify, and improve cutting-edge products and services. You will develop complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, guiding them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and testing using advanced tools. As a cross-functional engineer, you will be responsible for system-level ownership of new products and processes throughout their lifecycle.

Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collaborative environment. You will define, design, develop, test, certify, and improve innovative software products, ranging from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft and space exploration systems. Your tasks include coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting systems and software throughout development. You will be involved in designing and developing new software products across the product lifecycle.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and commercial clients with experience in platform operations, engineering, and full lifecycle management across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor of Science in System Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of System Safety engineering principles for military applications
• Knowledge of Software Safety engineering principles
• Understanding of safety-critical systems
• Experience with risk evaluation and analyses of systems and subsystems
• Knowledge and application of MIL-STD-882E
• Application of the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH)
• Experience with Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA)
• Ability to evaluate software contribution and level of rigor (LOR)
• Experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Experience planning and overseeing system and software safety efforts
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with requirements management, functional requirements, systems design, integration, risk management, and V&V principles

Preferred:

• Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools (e.g., DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB)
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Certification or experience in INCOSE standards
• Background in Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in complex development settings
• Understanding of Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
• Knowledge of Static/Dynamic code analyses and tools
• Familiarity with US Navy/NAVAIR guidance
• Knowledge of Design Assurance and Agile development
• Familiarity with bi-directional traceability, software development, V&V, and Q&A processes

Estimated Starting Salary: $109,592.82 - $150,690.13 USD annually

SNC offers annual incentive pay based on performance, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible for security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility handles the clearance process, considering factors such as allegiance, foreign influence, criminal conduct, and security violations.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security, committed to innovation and supporting critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, collaborative, and eager to contribute to national security with cutting-edge technology, join our team!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.