Sierra Space

Manager, Systems Engineering (Clearance

Centennial, CO

No sponsorship$158k-$217kDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security.
We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.

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

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering principles including requirements management, system architecture, interface control, verification and validation.
Demonstrated ability to apply systems engineering practices across complex technical systems.
Experience managing systems engineering teams and providing direct supervision to requirements engineers, system architects, and integration engineers.
Proficiency with systems engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., MBSE, SysML, DOORS) for requirements traceability, functional analysis, and trade studies.
Demonstrated ability to guide teams through technical challenges and trade-off decisions.
Experience managing budgets, resource allocations, and making risk-informed decisions balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraint.
Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively communicate complex systems concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Professional certification such as INCOSE CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional).
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations including ISO/IEC 15288, INCOSE practices, and domain-specific standard.
Experience implementing digital engineering transformation initiatives and digital thread concepts.
Ability to translate systems engineering functional plans into operational plans and methodologies.
Financial acumen and experience managing systems engineering budgets and tool investments across multiple projects.
Experience fostering cross-functional collaboration and supporting organizational change initiatives.
Track record of continuous improvement in systems engineering practices.
Demonstrated commitment to company values and ability to hold teams accountable to professional standards.

$157,512.00 - $216,579.00
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.

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.

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.

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