Systems Engineer III - System Safety Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Systems Engineer III to lead requirements engineering, system integration, V&V, and MBSE efforts in complex aerospace programs. You will drive system and decision analysis, architecture development, and risk management while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to MIL-STD-882 and ARP4761. A Top Secret clearance is preferred, with hybrid work flexibility in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Experience with aerospace programs.
• Experience applying MIL-STD-882 or ARP4761 to the development of systems, hardware, or software.
• Experience with creation of System Safety analyses such as the FHA or SSA.
• Experience creating qualitative and quantitative System Safety analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support System Safety engineering for one commercial derivative aircraft program.
• Lead the System Safety engineering effort for individual systems.
• Advise Engineering on all aspects of System Safety engineering.
• Communicate status of the System Safety engineering program to the customer.
• Plan and perform qualitative and quantitative System Safety analyses that fulfill customer requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.

Skills

6+ years experience

System safety engineering

Requirements engineering

V&V

MBSE

Aerospace programs

Education

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

Tools

MBSE Cameo/Jama

MIL-STD-882

ARP4761

FHA/SSA

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 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.

Responsibilities:

• Support the System Safety IPT for one commercial derivative aircraft program
• Lead the System Safety engineering effort for individual systems
• Advise Engineering on all aspects of System Safety engineering
• Communicate status of the System Safety engineering program to the customer
• Plan and perform qualitative and quantitative System Safety engineering analyses that fulfill customer requirements
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.

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.
• Experience with aerospace programs.
• Experience applying MIL-STD-882 or ARP4761 to the development of systems, hardware, or software.
• Experience with creation of System Safety analyses such as the Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) or System Safety Assessment (SSA).
• Experience creating qualitative and quantitative System Safety analyses.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience independently executing functional responsibilities for small to medium sized programs
• Experience using AC 25.1309 for design development
• Experience developing System Safety analyses for software systems
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo, Jama, or similar
• Experience mitigating System Safety risks through design changes, fault detection, usage restrictions, and training
• Experience in aircraft systems development
• Experience writing analyses to meet regulation- or customer-driven requirements
• Experience tailoring analyses or requirements to fit size, complexity, schedule, and budget of program
• Experience writing and implementing policy

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 Top 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.