Systems Integration Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; 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 III in Englewood, CO to lead complex integration tasks across hardware and software, develop test plans, and drive V&V activities. You will apply aerospace standards, analyze requirements, and manage configuration and documentation to ensure mission success.

The role requires 6+ years in systems integration, strong troubleshooting, and hands-on experience with tactical radios, data links, and C2/sensor interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
• 6+ years of systems integration experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across electronic, digital, RF, and networked systems.
• Hands-on experience with tactical radios and communication systems.
• Wireless networks and mission-communications architectures.
• C2 or sensor-integration systems.
• Laptops, servers, routers, switches, and mission computing hardware.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Solid understanding of system-level maintenance for networked and communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on situational awareness tools, early-warning systems, airspace management, and cross-domain data sharing.
• Support integration of multi-tactical data link architectures, ensuring data interoperability.
• Assist teams with system-level troubleshooting on AMD command-and-control systems, sensor interfaces, network gateways, and prototype launch platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues involving tactical communications, radios, mission computers, routers/switches, and prototype payloads.
• Perform installation, configuration, testing, and validation for deployed field systems and prototype equipment.
• Execute corrective actions derived from engineering analysis, test results, or customer feedback.
• Support operator and maintainer training on system capabilities, mission workflows, TDL configurations, and network employment techniques.
• Provide field support—including CONUS/OCONUS operations—to assist customers during system deployment, exercises, and operational missions.
• Translate customer mission needs into technical solutions and recommended system configurations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for system reliability, integration efficiency, and supportability

Skills

Systems integration

Troubleshooting

Communication systems

C2 integration

Data link architectures

Customer-facing skills

Technical writing

Education

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

Tools

Laptops & servers

Routers & switches

Mission computing hardware

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 III, you'll be able to manage advanced systems integration tasks with high competence in requirements analysis and management. You'll lead verification and validation (V&V) activities, oversee complex software and hardware integration, and manage configuration management processes. You'll be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans, solving and troubleshooting technical problems with expertise, and applying sophisticated analytical thinking and critical reasoning. Your role will require strong technical writing and documentation skills, and a thorough understanding 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

• Provide expertise on situational awareness tools, early‑warning systems, airspace management, and cross‑domain data sharing
• Support integration of multi‑tactical data link (TDL) architectures (Link 16, JREAP, FAAD/IBCS messaging), ensuring reliable track management and data interoperability
• Assist teams with system‑level troubleshooting on Air and Missile Defense (AMD)-related command‑and‑control systems, sensor interfaces, network gateways, and prototype launch platforms
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues involving tactical communications, radios, mission computers, routers/switches, and prototype payloads
• Perform installation, configuration, testing, and validation for deployed field systems and prototype equipment
• Execute corrective actions derived from engineering analysis, test results, or customer feedback
• Support operator and maintainer training on system capabilities, mission workflows, TDL configurations, and network employment techniques.
• Provide field support—including CONUS/OCONUS operations—to assist customers during system deployment, exercises, and operational missions.
• Translate customer mission needs into technical solutions and recommended system configurations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for system reliability, integration efficiency, and supportability

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in systems integration or related field
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across electronic, digital, RF, and networked systems
• Hands‑on experience with: Tactical radios and communication systems
• Wireless networks and mission‑communications architectures
• C2 or sensor‑integration systems
• Laptops, servers, routers, switches, and mission computing hardware
• Strong communication and customer‑facing skills
• Solid understanding of system‑level maintenance for networked and communications systems

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience as an Army 140A AMD Systems Integrator or similar background in joint AMD, C2, or TDL operations
• Experience with: C2, radar integration, sensor fusion, IBCS-like architectures
• Mission‑system prototype development and rapid‑prototyping environments
• Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense engineering standards, military CONOPS, and sustainment processes
• Relevant certifications (Security+, Network+, etc.)
• Ability to read schematics, analyze network diagrams, and follow detailed test procedures
• Hands‑on RF, vehicle integration, or field‑service engineering experience
• Prior military or government experience, especially in AMD, TDL, or mission‑system operations
• Leadership experience in technical, operational, or military roles

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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

• 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 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.

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.