Systems Engineer II, Secret Clearance Required

Sierra Space

Systems Engineer II contributing to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions in space technology. Ensuring system integration, requirements management, and team guidance throughout the product lifecycle.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering principles, including requirements management, system architecture development, and system integration. Proficient in tracking performance measures and managing technical risks to ensure compliance and cohesion in system solutions.

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Systems Engineering PrinciplesRequirements ManagementSystem Architecture DevelopmentSystem IntegrationVerification and Validation (V&V)

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Hard Skills

Requirements ManagementSystems ArchitectureSystems IntegrationVerification and Validation (V&V)Functional Requirements ParsingTraceabilityTechnical Risk IdentificationSystem Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

Clear Verbal CommunicationClear Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

System SolutionsStakeholder RequirementsTechnical Development MilestonesPerformance Measures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Systems Engineer II contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle.
Represents the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and works to glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system.
Helps to shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution.
Builds expertise on specific systems engineering skills such as requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration and system verification.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
Typically 2+ years of related experience.
Practical understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a basic understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
Conceptual knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
Conceptual knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
Clear verbal and written communication of technical concepts and information.
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