Systems Engineer I (For 2026 Interns Only)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

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

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is hiring a Systems Engineer I in Plano, TX, to support requirements engineering, system integration, V&V, and MBSE under supervision. You'll contribute to lifecycle activities and risk management while learning modern architecture concepts.

The role emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and the ability to grow within the field, with security clearance prerequisites and hybrid work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or related field.
• 0-2+ years in systems engineering or related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of requirements management and MBSE.
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE tasks.
• Support system analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision.
• Contribute to lifecycle management with baseline architecture development.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements engineering

MBSE

V&V

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree (Systems/Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

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 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.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.**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.