The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here (https://www.sncorp.com/capabilities/nc3-systems/) .

Are you a visionary thinker? At Sierra Nevada Corporation, we are committed to advancing aerospace and defense technologies, ensuring the safety of service members, and developing systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team as a Systems Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise to conduct in-depth research, architect intricate system designs, create detailed models, simulate performance, rigorously test, certify, and optimize cutting-edge defense products and services. You will develop sophisticated system architectures within advanced modeling platforms, managing them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, high-fidelity simulation, and comprehensive testing using state-of-the-art tools. As a Systems Engineer, you will be integral to the development and refinement of innovative products and processes throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence and mission critical success.

Here's what you can expect:

Generous paid time off and flex time

Friendly and talented colleagues

Leadership and development training

SNC Mentorship Program

Education reimbursement

7 paid federal holidays plus a weeklong end of year shut down for winter holidays.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Systems Engineering or an Engineering discipline and 14 or more years of professional experience

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Expert understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles

Advanced Experience with requirement writing/ management and system modelling tools, such as JAMA, DOORs, Cameo

Qualifications We Prefer:

An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is preferred

Practical knowledge of industry standard system engineering design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, traditional and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

INCOSE experience and certification (ASEP/CSEP)

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures

Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)

Experience with large aircraft subsystems

Expert understanding of MIL-STD-810

Previous experience with using SAFe and Agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence, Kanban)

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

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, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.