Systems Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

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

Tuition reimbursement and more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer II in the United States, with hybrid work options and occasional travel. You will build on foundational skills in requirements engineering, V&V, and MBSE, conducting system analyses and risk management with supervision.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop lifecycle solutions and drive project tasks to support DoD and national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• 2+ years of systems engineering experience or related field.
• Experience with requirements management, V&V principles, and MBSE.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Familiarity with systems modeling tools and general engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, derive, and allocate software and system requirements from customer requirements or SRD.
• Trace requirements through the development lifecycle with PM and Test teams.
• Assist with design documentation like ICDs and architecture documents.
• Prepare and participate in Engineering Gates (PDR/CDR/TRR).
• Maintain and improve engineering processes during programs.
• Coordinate with OEMs/vendors to resolve technical RFIs.

Skills

Experience 2+ years in systems eng

Proficiency with systems modeling and

Derivation and allocation of system

Multi-disciplinary team experience

MBSE familiarity

Education

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

Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

Job description

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

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 II, you will build upon foundational skills and perform intermediate tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will conduct system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management with minimal supervision. You will contribute to and sometimes lead project tasks with a working knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Strong communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders are essential as you develop solutions and support organizational objectives.

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

• Develop, derive, and allocate software and system requirements from customer requirements or SRD
• Work with the Project Manager, Engineering leads, and Test team to trace requirements through the development lifecycle (Design, Develop, Test, Deployment)
• Assist with design documentation such as ICDs, architecture documents, and user manuals
• Prepare content for and participate in Engineering Development Gates (PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Maintain, enforce, and identify improvements to engineering processes throughout program execution
• Work with OEMs and vendors to resolve technical RFIs on system characteristics and interfaces

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency with Systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Practical knowledge of multiple Engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and V&V principles.
• Experience on multidisciplinary design and development teams
• Understanding of systems design, integration, and technical risk management

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB.
• Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to, requirements management, MBSE.
• Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)].
• Exposure to baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies.
• Understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with integrating tactical systems such as Link 16, VMF, radios, RADAR, SIGINT/COMINT, MANET, ROIP/VOIP
• Experience in Agile software development environments
• Experience with integrated Product Teams and Change Control Boards
• Ability to temporarily flex work hours for demonstrations, test events, etc.

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.