Principal Systems Engineer (Visiting Vehicles)

At Sierra Space, we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Sierra Space builds and delivers the future of space transportation, destinations and infrastructure, offering "space-as-a-service" in support of the new space economy.
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Primary Responsibilities:
As the Segment lead for Visiting Vehicles to our Orbital Reef space station, 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 guiding interface requirements development for visiting vehicles to Orbital Reef, supporting procurements and pre-mission operations planning, requirements verification and Flight Certification, ushering all of these critical items through the design lifecycle, from operational concept through design, simulation, test and delivery in a data-centric model and simulation environment. You will lead evaluation of on-orbit vehicle performance and safety during rendezvous and capture, as well as development of the interface architecture, requirements, analyses, logistics, and simulation between the Visiting Vehicle and Space Station. You will own Segment-level and interface products through the Program lifecycle, resulting in mission preparation, launch, docking and station resupply.
Must-haves:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 (fourteen) or more years of relevant experience; higher education may be considered in lieu of experience
• Relevant work experience may substitute for required education
• Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices
• Experience with identifying, defining, and coordinating system interfaces in a complex system of systems
• Progressive experience working in and leading multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead within and across levels of a complex system of systems, coordinating team communication, model development, and integrated planning
• Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements, derivation, and allocation; systems design and interfaces, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles

Preferred:

• Aerospace industry experience, particularly in spacecraft and/or human spaceflight programs
• Experience in verification and certification of visiting vehicles supporting the International Space Station
• Progressive experience leading baseline definition and maturation, including high impact trade studies and technical performance measures
• Experience conducting internal and external milestone reviews
• Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody
• Experience operating in a data-driven, model-based team, including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), knowledge of SysML, UAF
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
• Rarely exposed to loud noises

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $219,216.46
Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.