Sierra Nevada Corporation

Systems Engineering – Functional Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Englewood • Colorado • Ohio • United States

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Salary

💰 $143,487 - $197,295 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support the Systems Engineering discipline through mentorship, talent calibration, hiring, program reviews, and communication
  • Work closely and align with IAS SE SME in developing and implementing the strategic 3-5-10 year SE roadmap
  • Hold responsibility for the execution of 1-year tactical roadmap for Systems Engineering
  • Lead specialized SE team to support functional and program needs across IAS
  • Establish and manage processes for Systems Engineering execution and technical excellence at SNC
  • Including document creation, instruction generation, reference authoring, and the continuous improvement of all SE documentation, ensuring alignment with current Aerospace and Defense industry standards
  • Chart the course for current and future tool implementation at SNC
  • Stay informed on current and emerging SE technologies and methodologies through internal and external communities of practice
  • Support product realization team in SE tool trade studies, capability assessments, user checkout, and tool adoption
  • Support external training selection as well as development, administration, and support of general or specialized internal training for all SNC Systems Engineers
  • Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle
  • Managing changes to system configurations and maintaining documentation to ensure consistency and traceability
  • Implementing processes to evaluate and control changes to the system design and documentation
  • Working closely with Program Managers and Project Engineers to help with planning and managing of project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related disciplines
  • typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
  • A working understanding of systems engineering principles and practices as specified in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and INCOSE SE Handbook v5
  • Working knowledge and proficiency with SE related tools including Jama, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, DOORs etc
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams including electrical, software, mechanical, test, certification, cyber, network and infrastructure, mission engineering, etc
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Expertise in MBSE tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rational Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect to create and manage system models spanning the Systems Engineering lifecycle
  • Requirements Management: Requirements Elicitation and Analysis, Ability to capture, analyze, and document stakeholder needs and translate them into technical specifications
  • Proficiency in using SysML, UML, or other modeling languages to create system architecture and detailed designs
  • Experience with Integration and Interface Management, designing and managing system interfaces to ensure compatibility and integration of subsystems
  • Familiarity with government reference architectures and how to align solution architectures.
  • Proficient with identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle
  • Familiarity with conducting safety assessments, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), to identify and mitigate potential hazards
  • Proficient in developing and executing test cards or plans to verify that the system meets all requirements and functions as intended
  • Demonstrated experience ensuring that modifications comply with relevant standards and regulations, such as those set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or military standards.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • life insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • annual incentive pay based upon performance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
systems engineering principlesModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)requirements managementSysMLUMLintegration and interface managementFailure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)test card developmenttechnical specifications
Soft skills
mentorshipcommunicationrisk analysisproject managementteam collaborationprocess improvementstrategic planningtalent calibrationtraining developmentstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringBachelor of Science in Systems EngineeringTop Secret U.S. Security Clearance