Sr. Systems Engineer - Ground Segment Lead (Clearance Required)

Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at Sierra Space-advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team! As a Systems Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. You'll be developing complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, ushering them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test using progressive tools. As a cross-functional engineer, you are in charge of system-level ownership of new products and processes through the product lifecycle.

Sierra Space-based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL-designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space

Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations.

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer - Ground Segment Lead to join our expanding Orbital Mission Systems team. The Ground Segment Lead will be part of the Ground Integrated Product Team (IPT) and head a team of engineers as they specify, integrate and test a ground control element for a novel space platform. The successful candidate should possess deep knowledge of ground control elements for spacecraft, vehicle to ground interfaces, and commercial and government terrestrial control, communication, and data networks. The candidate should demonstrate familiarity with commercial and government GEPs, SATCOM networks, mission control facilities and software to perform effective make-buy trades that enable rapid development to cost.

Job duties will include:

• Deriving Ground Segment requirements and interfaces, developing segment CONOPS, performing technical trades, leading segment-level technical design efforts, and delivering an effective Ground Segment.

• Communication of Ground Segment technical products to peers, leadership and customers in electronic, presented and documented forms.

• Drafting supplier SOWs, specifications and managing suppliers in concert with the supply chain management team as required.

• Integration of ground software and hardware into SoftSat and FlatSat environments.

• Leading ground segment V&V activities.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

• Thorough 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

Preferred:

• Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience in a team leadership role, especially in ground segment development.

• Master's degree or higher in related field of study.

• Broad knowledge of commercial and government GEPs, SATCOM and terrestrial networks, mission control facilities and software.

• Specific knowledge of government networks for spacecraft control, such as USSF SCN or SC2.

• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and US Government cybersecurity requirements for ground system architectures and software development.

• Proficiency in working as part of a scrum team, managing Jira stories, sprint planning, and tracking burndown/up.

• Demonstrated experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and techniques, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab and SysML..

• Familiarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management.

• Experience across all phases of the program development lifecycle, from capture through design, implementation and test.

• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance preferred .

• Ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers across segment boundaries to define functional requirements and interfaces.

• Superb communication and writing skills.

• Great attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams to solve hard problems in a rapid development environment.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)

• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials

• Rarely exposed to loud noises

Referral Bonus:

$1,500

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$120,552.10 - $180,828.15

Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.