Sr Systems Integration Engineer- Mechanical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space in Centennial and Louisville, CO seeks a Sr Systems Integration Engineer- Mechanical to lead the integration of mechanical subsystems for spaceflight hardware. You will oversee design, validation, and verification across mass, interfaces, and environmental margins, coordinating with payloads, subsystems, and the bus to ensure a cohesive system.

You will drive mechanical architecture decisions, manage MICDs, and support production and flight test.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and integration processes.
• Experience with MBSE tools (DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive systems engineering across the program lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to ensure cohesive system integration.
• Advise on system-level impacts, risks, and architecture decisions.
• Manage physical interfaces and ensure MICDs stay current and accurate.
• Lead mechanical test planning and support AI&T for mechanical nonconformances.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements management

System architecture

V&V

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Engineering/Physics or related field

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO EA

Rhapsody

MATLAB

SysML

Job description

## Sr Systems Integration Engineer- MechanicalApply: Centennial, CO: Louisville, CO: Full time: Posted Today: R26159# **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. Keep an open and innovative mindset to implement improvements in a continuous improvement spirit# **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. Functionally reporting to the Systems Engineering Department and deployed directly to a satellite program, you will oversee the physical integration, assembly, and testing of spaceflight hardware. You will ensure that structural, thermal, mechanism, and propulsion subsystems come together seamlessly, meet all system-level requirements, and survive the harsh environments of lau**Scope of Responsibility*** Mechanical System Design & Analysis* Mechanical Analysis & Compatibility* Mechanical Integration* MICD Collection and space.**Responsibilities:*** Drive proactive Mechanical architecture decisions across the program* Lead engineering team focused on cohesive Mechanical system and subsystem design* Advise SV Lead and Chief Engineer on system-level impacts and risks related to Mechanical subsystems* **Manage physical interfaces:** + Maintain the Mechanical Interface Control Documents (MICDs) between payloads, subsystems, and the bus.* **Resolve interference issues:** + Identify and resolve physical, envelope, and mating conflicts between components before hardware reaches the floor* **Mass properties tracking:** + Monitor and report system-level mass, center of gravity (CG), and moments of inertia (MOI)* Leads Mechanical test definition and planning* Leads mechanical functional support to AI&T for Mechanical nonconformances.* Responsible for ensuring Mechanical nonconformances are closed.* Design mechanical systems from concept through production and flight test.* Support integration, manufacturing, ground test, and flight operations, incorporating lessons learned into future designs.* Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities as the team grows.* Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities as the team grows. ## 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 ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.* An Active 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.* 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.****Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.***