Systems Engineer III – Satellite Ground Systems

Sierra Space

Systems Engineer III developing advanced system solutions for Sierra Space's satellite ground systems. Collaborating with teams to ensure system functionality and performance with a focus on requirements management.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,064 - $163,713 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions
Help to shepherd the team through technical development milestones
Track performance measures and identify technical risks
Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience)
Typically 5+ years of related experience (or Masters + 3 years of experience)
Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Systems Engineeringrequirements managementfunctional requirements parsingsystems architecturesystems integrationVerification and Validation (V&V)technical developmentperformance measures trackingtechnical risk identificationcomplex system solutions

Soft Skills

team leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeSecret U.S. Security Clearance