Senior Systems Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Senior Systems Engineer overseeing complex system and decision analysis at SNC, requiring 10+ years in systems engineering. Leading technical planning and risk management for aerospace systems.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical engineering support across the MS&A effort.
Support MS&A trade studies supporting system and subsystem requirements.
Develop MS&A and emulation used to support system and subsystem integration and verification testing within the SIL.
Provide technical support for new model development and modifications to existing models to support requirements verification.
Provide technical support and review of all M&S requirements documentation.
Execute MS&A activities across all relevant IPTs to support requirements verification and operational test.
Develop and provide technical feedback on all M&S Verification & Validation (V&V) plans and reports (fully simulated, SIL, and SubK).
Develop and contribute to all M&S Accreditation Reports.
Develop and contribute MS&A Accreditation Plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Expert‑level proficiency with systems modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools.
Extensive experience in systems engineering, including developing technical work across multi‑disciplinary teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices, with progressive experience supporting complex aerospace or defense systems.
Demonstrated ability to develop, guide, and integrate complex MS&A activities into system/subsystem development, SIL integration, and verification workflows.
Ability to execute MS&A activities across multiple IPTs, ensuring alignment with requirements verification and operational testing needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
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.
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Hard Skills & Tools

systems modelingsimulationanalysisrequirements verificationverification and validation (V&V)accreditation reportsaccreditation planstechnical work developmentmulti-disciplinary team collaborationSIL integration

Soft Skills

technical supportfeedback provisionguidanceintegration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree