Sr System Engineer

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

Three weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE across complex programs. You will guide architecture decisions, manage technical risk, and mentor teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Required are 10+ years in systems engineering, a related bachelor's degree, and strong leadership with hardware/software integration experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Expert proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Proven leadership in systems engineering.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary design teams and V&V principles.
• Background in hardware and software integration in lab or operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit expert-level requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
• Oversee complex system analysis, planning, and risk management.
• Analyze Software Architectures to meet system and hardware requirements.
• Mentor team members and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Coordinate with subcontractors/vendors during development and delivery.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Systems integration

V&V

MBSE

Leadership

Architecture design

Technical risk management

Windows AD

VMs / containers

Software testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE tools

Simulation tools

Subcontractor/vendor management tools

Job description

Hybrid or in office

Plano, TX

Full time

R0030693

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here (https://www.sncorp.com/capabilities/nc3-systems/) .

Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at SNC—advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team! As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will exhibit expert-level skills in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will oversee and lead complex system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management activities. You will be responsible for major project deliverables, leveraging deep knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are vital as you influence project direction, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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.


• Analyze and review Software Architectures to meet system and hardware level requirements.


• Understand different Software Architectures and be able to modify, recommend, and correct proposed Architectures for a \"best fit\" approach at a minimal cost.


• Manage major project deliverables and ensure alignment with organizational goals.


• Leverage deep knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.


• Provide strong leadership and effective communication.


• Mentor and guide team members.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.


• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.


• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.


• Expert proficiency with Systems modeling and simulation tools.


• Proven leadership experience in systems engineering.


• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple Engineering principles and practices.


• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.


• Thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and V&V principles.


• Experience with software testing best practices


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Strong configuration management skills


• Experience with Windows Active Directory


• Experience with Virtual Machines, containers, and hypervisors


• Working knowledge of software concepts, including programming languages, software architecture, and development methodologies


• Background in hardware and software integration in lab or operational environment


• Experience working with subcontractors/vendors during development and delivery of a product

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Extensive background in assessing and addressing Aerospace and Defense System Complexity and System Integration challenges


• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team through system baseline definition and maturation exercises in a complex development setting


• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)


• Thorough understanding of establishing, tracking, and addressing key programmatic risks


• Experience creating and executing regression test / acceptance test for hardware and software


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications


• Previous Experiences with authoring CDRS and SDRL deliverables

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.


• Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.


• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.