Sr Systems Engineer - System Safety Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to lead requirements engineering, system integration, V&V, and MBSE on advanced aerospace programs. You will oversee complex analyses, architecture development, and lifecycle management while mentoring team members and guiding project direction.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10+ years in systems engineering, and experience with MIL-STD-882/ARP4761.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Experience with aerospace programs.
• Experience applying MIL-STD-882 or ARP4761 to development of systems, hardware, or software.
• Experience with System Safety analyses such as FHA or SSA.
• Experience creating qualitative and quantitative System Safety analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the System Safety engineering effort for small and medium sized programs.
• Advise Engineering on all aspects of System Safety engineering.
• Communicate status of the System Safety engineering program to the customer.
• Plan, perform, and author qualitative and quantitative System Safety analyses that fulfill customer requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.

Skills

System safety engineering

Requirements engineering

Leadership

MBSE leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Cameo

Jama

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the System Safety engineering effort for small and medium sized programs
• Advise Engineering on all aspects of System Safety engineering
• Communicate status of the System Safety engineering program to the customer
• Plan, perform, and author qualitative and quantitative System Safety engineering analyses that fulfill customer requirements
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success

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.
• Experience with aerospace programs.
• Experience applying MIL-STD-882 or ARP4761 to the development of systems, hardware, or software.
• Experience with creation of System Safety analyses such as the Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) or System Safety Assessment (SSA).
• Experience creating qualitative and quantitative System Safety analyses.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience independently executing functional responsibilities
• Experience using AC 25.1309 or AC 23.1309 for design development
• Experience developing System Safety analyses for software systems
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo, Jama, or similar
• Experience mitigating System Safety risks through design changes, fault detection, usage restrictions, and training
• Experience in aircraft systems development
• Experience writing analyses to meet regulation- or customer-driven requirements
• Experience tailoring analyses or requirements to fit size, complexity, schedule, and budget of program
• Experience writing and implementing policy

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a 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.

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.