Sr Systems Engineer - Satellite Ground Systems (Clearance Required)
sierra spaceLouisville (CO)
Sr Systems Engineer - Satellite Ground Systems (Clearance Required)
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sierra spaceLouisville (CO)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will lead the specification, architecture, and integration of complex ground system solutions for a fast-paced missile defense program. You will align cross-functional teams, manage ground system requirements, and drive system integration and verification to enable on-orbit operations on an accelerated schedule. You will shepherd development milestones, identify risk, and promote systems engineering best practices across the team. This is an opportunity to shape secure, mission-ready ground-to-space interfaces in a critical national defense context. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, and vision plans 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% life insurance 3 weeks paid time off
Responsibilities:
Lead specification, architecture, and integration of ground system solutions Manage derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of ground system requirements and architectures Define concepts of operation for ground-to-space mission support Lead milestone reviews and produce artifacts and deliverables Oversee system integration and verification to ensure functionality and readiness Identify and mitigate technical risks and drive continuous improvement Communicate with team members, customers, and stakeholders to maintain alignment
Key requirements:
Bachelor in related field or equivalent work experience; 10+ years experience or Masters +8 years Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering across the lifecycle Experience with requirements management, architecture development, and V&V activities Ability to collaborate with engineers and SMEs to drive engineering products Active Secret Security Clearance problem-solving attention to detail leadership and mentoring Requirements Management System Architecture Model Based Systems Engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, SysML)
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