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.
  • We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

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.
  • U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
  • We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

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.
  • Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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.