sierra spaceLouisville, CO
Systems Engineer III (Clearance Required)
Systems Engineer III (Clearance Required)
Systems Engineer III (Clearance Required)
sierra spaceLouisville, CO
today
Space Research and TechnologyGuided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingSearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
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As a Systems Engineer III, you will shape complex space systems from requirements to verification, aligning cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive solutions. You’ll drive top-down and bottom-up integration, manage requirements and architectures, and shepherd projects through milestones. You’ll identify risks, contribute to process improvements, and lead small teams to ensure robust, compliant systems. This role sits at the heart of Sierra Space’s mission to enable secure, advanced space capabilities and collaboration across disciplines. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, and vision plans 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% life insurance 3 weeks paid time off
Responsibilities:
Align and connect technical teams across the product lifecycle Decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures Define and document system concepts of operation Support milestone reviews by producing artifacts and deliverables Oversee system integration and verification activities Identify and mitigate technical risks and drive continuous improvement Communicate effectively with stakeholders and mentor junior engineers Lead small teams to execute systems engineering scope Adhere to engineering processes and standards
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience; typically 5+ years or Masters + 3 years Emerging expertise in systems engineering principles and SDLC Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation Knowledge of system architecture, integration, and V&V principles Ability to collaborate with engineers and SMEs to drive systems engineering products communication cross-functional collaboration problem-solving Requirements Management Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools DOORS
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Level
Lead
Location
Louisville, CO
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Space Research and Technology
Posted
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