Systems Engineer I (For 2026 Interns Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Systems Engineer I to contribute to requirements engineering, system integration, and MBSE under supervision. You will assist in V&V, risk management, and architecture design, with opportunities to grow in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

A Secret clearance is required to be considered for this role, and the team works on advanced defense and aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
• 0–2+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Familiarity with MBSE, requirements management, and system modeling tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in requirements engineering, system integration, V&V, and MBSE tasks.
• Support system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision.
• Contribute to architecture/design development and lifecycle monitoring.
• Participate in lifecycle management activities.
• Communicate effectively with team members and collaborate.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Systems integration

V&V (Verification & Validation)

MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering)

System modeling/simulation tools

Education

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

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

Job description

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.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 Systems Engineer I, you will apply foundational skills in key areas such as requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will assist in system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision. You will contribute to project tasks with basic knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management, while effectively communicating and collaborating with team members. You are expected to demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow within the field.**Responsibilities:*** Assist in basic requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE tasks.* Support system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision.* Contribute to project tasks with foundational knowledge in. architecture/design development and technical monitoring.* Participate in lifecycle management activities.* Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.* Demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow within the field.**Qualifications You Must Have:*** Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.* 0-2+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.* Basic understanding of Systems modeling and simulation tools.* Basic Understanding of multiple Engineering principles and practices.* Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.* Conceptual knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.* The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required**Qualifications We Prefer:*** Internship or cooperative education experience in systems engineering.* Basic knowledge of industry standards and best practices.* Understanding of requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB.* Knowledge of industry-standard system engineering design principles, to include, classical and MBSE.* Experienced or certified in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)].* Familiarity with baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives.* Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).**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 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.