Principal Systems Engineer

Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at Sierra Nevada Corporation—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, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. You'll be developing complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, ushering them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test using progressive tools. As a cross-functional engineer, you are in charge of system-level ownership of new products and processes through the product lifecycle.

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:

• Mission Systems Development and Sustainment for new and existing Connectivity Programs  based on customer requirements, demonstration objectives, or emerging technology. 
• Work closely with the Technical Lead, Chief Engineer, and Test team to track requirements through the program development cycles (Design, Develop, Test, Deployment)
• Assist with Airworthiness and Cybersecurity Certification of Mission Systems. Perform SIL and on aircraft tasks for continuous monitoring and updating
• Assist with design documentation- ICD’s, Architecture, User Manuals, etc.
• Develop and Participate in Engineering Development Gates: PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.
• Support corporate wide strategy, plans and documentation for all network & telecommunications systems
• Work with OEMs/Vendors to clarify technical RFI’s relating to system characteristics and interfaces
• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
• Advanced Knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for IATT and ATO cybersecurity certification/sustainment.
• An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CISSP, Network+, Security+, and/or Certified Ethical Hacking Certification
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Progressive experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
• Ability to establish and track key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)

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SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

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 current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.