Systems Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Systems Engineer III to lead advanced tasks in requirements engineering, MBSE, V&V, and systems integration. You will guide junior engineers, manage risk, and drive architectural decisions across multi-disciplinary teams.

Strong communication and problem-solving are essential in this hybrid role with occasional travel. The ISR/IAS business area leads in high-performance ISR and aviation systems, offering challenging, mission-focused opportunities with a broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with requirements management, derivation, allocation, and MBSE.
• Proficiency with modeling tools and system design principles.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary design teams and V&V basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management.
• Perform architecture/design development and lifecycle management.
• Guide junior engineers and collaborate across teams.
• Coordinate requirements parsing, traceability, and system integration.
• Communicate effectively to drive project success and risk mitigation.

Skills

Requirements management

MBSE

Systems modeling

V&V

System architecture

Risk management

Technical planning

Team mentorship

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Higher degree may substitute for experience

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB

vSphere

Proxmox

RHEL KVM

OpenShift

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
• Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts.
• Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
• Demonstrate expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced 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.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with networking protocols, hardware/software interface issues, and system/subsystem integration.
• Familiarity with the latest trends and best practices in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and computer networking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address and resolve hardware/software interface issues effectively, as well as identify capability gaps.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of system integration lab operation to include hardware in the loop (HWIL) design
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including continuous integration and deployment, automation, and monitoring
• Experience with virtualized and containerized environment architecture, setup, administration and deployment (e.g., vSphere, Proxmox, RHEL KVM, OpenShift)
• ISSO Security+, CISA, or CASP+ Certification
• Familiar with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
• Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB.
• Practical 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)/Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)].
• Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies.
• Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.

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.

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.

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 III, you will handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). with a high level of competence. You will lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts, providing guidance to junior engineers. You will take on significant project responsibilities, demonstrating expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Effective communication and collaboration are crucial as you drive project success and mentor less experienced team members.

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.

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.

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.