Systems Engineer II (MBSE Architecture Support)

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
As a Systems Engineer II in the Systems Engineering & Integration organization for Destinations, you will be a key contributor who evaluates, develops, and implements Systems Engineering best practices and processes, and integrates digital engineering approaches within the team.
You will be using your skills and expertise to develop and support implementation of a transformational approach to Systems Engineering processes and SE data architecture, model-based systems engineering, and technical data integration with simulation and test, in service of shifting Space Destinations from a document-based approach to a data-centric model-based approach to architecture, design, integration, test, and operations. You will support development of modeling approaches using Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and Unified Architecture Framework (UAF). This role requires familiarity with a variety of SE tools, including resource provisioning and SysML.
Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Practical knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Prior experience with SysML and modelling in DoDAF and/or UAF

Preferred:

• 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
• Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo NoMagic, MATLAB
• Knowledge of industry standard systems engineering principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), interfaces management
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Exposure to baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
• Understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
• 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.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $91,154.71 - $125,337.72
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.
As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country.
With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing.
The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption.
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.