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Sierra NevadaPosted 1 month ago

Principal Systems Engineer

HybridPlano, Texas, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLargeAEROSPACE

Job Summary

Demonstrate mastery in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Guide strategic system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management initiatives. Manage critical project components and influence project direction while applying expertise in architecture/design development and lifecycle management. Mentor senior engineers and drive innovation within multi-disciplinary design and development teams. Requires 14+ years of experience, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Open for 5 days; SNC offers incentive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 14+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field
  • Expert proficiency with Systems modeling and simulation tools
  • Extensive leadership experience in systems engineering
  • Demonstrated knowledge of multiple 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 V&V principles
  • Experience applying systems engineering principles to software-based solutions
  • Demonstrated capability in software architecture and systems integration
  • An active Secret with the eligibility to obtain a Top Secret / Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship status

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
  • Expertise in advanced systems technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, cloud computing)
  • Familiar with real-time operating systems and embedded systems
  • Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB
  • Advanced 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 [Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)]
  • 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
  • Ability to establish and track 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
  • Experience supporting mission system architectures and capabilities
  • Experience using the Open Mission System messaging protocol and Universal Command and Control Interface standards

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