Sierra Nevada Corporation

Systems Engineer I (Tools)

Sierra Nevada Corporation$82K — $112K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 0-2+ years of experience in systems engineering or related fields.
  • Basic understanding of systems modeling and simulation tools.
  • Familiarity with multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • Conceptual knowledge of requirements management and systems integration principles.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in basic requirements engineering and systems integration tasks.
  • Support technical planning and risk management under supervision.
  • Contribute to architecture/design development and technical monitoring activities.
  • Participate in lifecycle management processes.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
  • 3 weeks paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Life insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
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 I, you will apply foundational skills in key areas such as requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will assist in system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision. You will contribute to project tasks with basic knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management, while effectively communicating and collaborating with team members. You are expected to demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow within the field.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in basic requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE tasks.
  • Support system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision.
  • Contribute to project tasks with foundational knowledge in. architecture/design development and technical monitoring.
  • Participate in lifecycle management activities.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.
  • Demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow within the field.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 0-2+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
  • Basic understanding of Systems modeling and simulation tools.
  • Basic Understanding of multiple Engineering principles and practices.
  • Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
  • Conceptual knowledge 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.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Internship or cooperative education experience in systems engineering.
  • Basic knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
  • Understanding of requirements management and system modelling tools, such as Jama, Cameo, MATLAB.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard system engineering design principles, to include, classical and MBSE.
  • Experienced or certified in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)].
  • Familiarity with baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
  • Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).


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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. 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, 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 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.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. 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, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
Learn more about Sierra Nevada Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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