Sr Systems Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 143,487 - 197,294; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lexington Park, Maryland, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead projects in systems engineering and integration. The role requires expertise in requirements engineering and technical planning, with significant responsibilities including mentorship and alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in systems engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. SNC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Expert proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit expert-level skills in requirements engineering and systems integration.
• Oversee and lead complex system and decision analysis.
• Manage major project deliverables and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Systems integration

Verification & Validation (V&V)

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Leadership and communication

Technical planning and risk management

Education

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

Tools

Systems modeling and simulation tools

Programming languages (C, C++, Linux, Python)

Job description

Job Overview

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.
• 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.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to serve as the technical liaison between Navy labs at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (PAX) and SNC engineering teams.
• Ability to diagnose issues on existing Multi-Intelligence Sensor Development (MISD) platforms to proactively recommend solutions.
• 5+ years of experience with SIGINT/ELINT systems.
• Experience with programming languages, inclusive of C, C++, Linux, and Python.
• Ability to foster relationships with end users to capture the voice of the customer in product development and sustainment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with counterintelligence (CI) poly and privileged access (PRIVAC) or the ability to obtain the clearance and/or PRIVAC.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14-$197,294.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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.

Clearance Requirement

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires current/active 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.