Sierra Space

Sierra Space

Sr Software Systems Engineer

Centennial, CO · Senior

No sponsorship$144k-$198kDetected 23 days ago
PythonC++C#MATLABCybersecurityProject ManagementAgileRecruitingSystems EngineeringCollaboration

About the role

  • The Sr Systems Engineer 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.
  • They shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution.
  • Leading development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables will be a key responsibility, alongside overseeing system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance.

Responsibilities

  • The Sr Systems Engineer leads teams to execute systems engineering scope and helps to develop systems thinking in others.
  • You will identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Requirements

  • Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +8 yrs experience).
  • Typically, 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
  • Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
  • Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
  • We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.
  • U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated experience managing requirements, feature definition, and test criteria for satellite ground software systems.
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft systems and classified enterprise ground systems, including hardware and software subsystems.
  • Knowledge of satellite ground software standards and message flows (CCSDS, OMS/UCI).
  • Experience with Requirements Management and Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, SysML).
  • Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C++, C#) and scripting for automation.
  • Solid software development foundation with experience in modern programming languages and practices.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
  • Familiarity with containerization, orchestration platforms, and cloud technologies.

Compensation

  • $143,700.00 - $197,608.50
  • Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a 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.

Benefits

  • The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
  • Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Company info

  • Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security.

Equal opportunity

  • Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
  • If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
  • equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Security Clearance is required

This listing is sourced directly from Sierra Space's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.