Systems Integration Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer II to handle intermediate tasks in systems integration, with growing proficiency in requirements analysis and management, V&V activities, and software/hardware integration.

You will develop and execute test plans with increased responsibility, solve technical problems independently, and contribute to configuration management and documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate systems integration tasks with growing proficiency.
• Conduct requirements analysis and management with minimal supervision.
• Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities for specific components or subsystems.
• Manage software and hardware integration tasks independently.
• Support configuration management and ensure proper documentation.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, and solve technical problems independently.

Skills

integration tools

Agile methodologies

multidisciplinary teamwork

requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Tools

integration tools

Job description

Do you pride yourself in being a creative, integrative engineer with a passion for developing revolutionary technical systems in a collaborative and customer-centric environment? Come join our team! As a Systems Integration Engineer II, you'll be able to handle intermediate tasks in systems integration, with growing proficiency in requirements analysis and management. You'll conduct verification and validation (V&V) activities, manage software and hardware integration with minimal supervision, and support configuration management efforts. You'll develop and execute test plans with increased responsibility, solve and troubleshoot technical problems independently, and apply advanced analytical thinking and critical reasoning. Effective technical writing and documentation will be essential as you deepen your knowledge of aerospace and defense standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate systems integration tasks with growing proficiency.
• Conduct requirements analysis and management with minimal supervision.
• Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities for specific components or subsystems.
• Manage software and hardware integration tasks independently.
• Support configuration management and ensure proper documentation.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, and solve technical problems independently.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in systems integration or related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency with integration tools and methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design & development teams.
• Understanding of requirements development and management, system design, systems integration, technical risk identification, management strategies, and V&V principles.
• This position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)].
• Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Technical problem solving skills and ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
• Ability to guide technical designs through development into a final deliverable product.
• Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision.
• Proven successful experience in project definition, simulation, implementation, lab integration and test.
• Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, Government, or US Military.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand/finger dexterity for integration tasks.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Benefits

• Medical plans.
• Dental plans.
• 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.

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. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security.

Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.