System Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation

full-time

Posted on: 9/26/2025

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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Entry Level

About the role

Research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services
Develop complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms
Take system-level ownership of new products and processes through the product lifecycle
Usher systems from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test
Work as a cross-functional engineer within multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Apply requirements management, systems integration, technical risk identification and V&V principles
Support Mission Solutions and Technologies programs serving DoD, DHS, commercial and international customers

Bachelor's of Science degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline
Typically 0-2 or more years of relevant experience
Must have been a SNC Summer 2025 Intern
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship status is required
Basic Understanding of engineering principles and practices
Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Conceptual knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
Knowledge of systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies
Knowledge of Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
(Preferred) Understanding of requirements management and system modelling tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB
(Preferred) Knowledge of classical and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
(Preferred) Experienced or certified in INCOSE standards
(Preferred) Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
(Preferred) Familiarity with baseline definition and maturation, trade studies and analysis of alternatives
(Preferred) Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)