Sr Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to guide the planning, specification, and execution of complex integration and test activities across hardware and software subsystems. You will lead requirements management, architecture development, and verification efforts to ensure cohesive system performance.

The role requires 10+ years of systems engineering experience, strong communication with cross-functional teams, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 10+ years in systems engineering.
• Experience across requirements, architecture, and V&V.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and test activities across hardware and software subsystems.
• Derive, decompose, allocate, trace system requirements and architectures.
• Develop and execute integration and test plans, procedures and tests.
• Lead milestone reviews and manage technical risks and dispositions.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Mgmt

Systems Architecture

Verification & Validation

Test Planning

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DOORS

Cameo EA

Rhapsody

MATLAB

SysML

Job description

## Sr Systems Integration and Test EngineerApply: Centennial, CO: Louisville, CO: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26154# **Sierra Space Careers:**At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.# **About the Role**The Sr Systems Engineer contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle. The Sr Systems Engineer champions the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and works to glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system. They shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution. The Sr Systems Engineer is a promoter of Systems Engineering principles and has expertise across the major systems engineering skills including requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration and system verification. The Sr Systems Engineer leads teams to execute systems engineering scope and helps to develop systems thinking in others. In this role, you will lead the planning, specification, and execution of complex system integration and test activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives. You will oversee the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures to inform integration and test planning, as well as define and document system concepts of operation. You will develop and execute integration and test plans, procedures, and test cases, and lead the analysis and disposition of test results, anomalies, and discrepancies. Leading development milestone reviews (including integration and test readiness reviews) by creating artifacts and deliverables will be a key responsibility, alongside overseeing system integration and verification activities across hardware and software subsystems to ensure system functionality and performance. You will identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement in integration and test processes. Adhering to established engineering processes and standards will be essential, and you will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution.# **About You**Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.## Minimum Qualifications:* Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +8 yrs experience).* Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).* Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.* Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.* Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.* Demonstrated experience developing and executing integration and test plans, procedures, and test cases, including analysis and disposition of test results and anomalies.* Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.* An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.## Preferred Qualifications:* Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.* Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.* Experience with integration and test tools, environments, and ground support equipment (GSE), including test automation and data acquisition/analysis tools.* Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components.* Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking.* Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management.* Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.* Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.## Compensation:Pay Range:$143,700.00 - $197,608.50Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.**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.# **Elevate Your Career**At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.We also offer 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, and more.Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.*Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is* *identified.*