Space Systems Engineer I: Integration & Verification

Sierra Space Corporation; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation, headquartered in Colorado, seeks a Systems Engineer I to contribute to the development and integration of complex space system solutions. You will align stakeholders, manage system requirements, and support verification activities across cross-functional teams to ensure performance and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 0–2 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and fundamentals in systems design, lifecycle processes, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 0-2 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of systems design and development principles.

Responsibilities

• Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions across cross-functional teams.
• Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures.
• Support development milestone reviews with artifacts and deliverables; participate in integration and verification activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks; develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with engineering processes and standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Systems design

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO EA

Rhapsody

MATLAB

SysML

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation, headquartered in Colorado, seeks a Systems Engineer I to contribute to the development and integration of complex space system solutions. You will align stakeholders, manage system requirements, and support verification activities across cross-functional teams to ensure performance and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 0–2 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and fundamentals in systems design, lifecycle processes, and risk management.