Systems Engineer II (Secret Clearance Required)

About The Role

The Systems Engineer II 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. The Systems Engineer II represents the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and works to glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system. They help to shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures, and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution.

The Systems Engineer II should have a firm grasp on Systems Engineering principles as they build expertise on specific systems engineering skills such as requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration, and system verification.

About You

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’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission, and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

• Ground Systems: Design and maintain ground system architectures including mission operations centers, ground data systems, ground communication networks, and interfaces with launch site infrastructure and tracking stations
  Develop ground software and tools for vehicle monitoring, telemetry processing, command & control, and support pre-launch checkout, mission simulations, and ground rehearsals
  Coordinate ground segment integration with flight systems and ensure end-to-end operational readiness
• Requirements & Verifications: Derive, decompose, and manage technical requirements from stakeholder needs through system, subsystem, and component levels; manage requirements baseline changes and impact assessments across the product lifecycle
  Develop verification and validation strategies including analysis, inspection, demonstration, and test methods; author verification procedures, test plans, and acceptance criteria aligned to requirements traceability
  Lead requirements reviews, trade studies, and technical audits to ensure completeness, consistency, and compliance
• Space Vehicle Integration: Plan and execute hardware and software integration activities for spacecraft buses, payloads, and subsystems; coordinate interface control documents (ICDs) and manage technical interfaces across vehicle elements
  Support integration and test campaigns including functional checkout, environmental testing, and system-level qualification; resolve integration anomalies and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software domains
  Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and mission assurance teams to ensure flight readiness

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree). Typically 2+ years of related experience. Practical understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a basic understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
  Conceptual knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
  Conceptual knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
• Clear verbal and written communication of technical concepts and information.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking.
• Familiarity with technical baseline and configuration management.
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Compensation

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.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer 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, and more.

About Sierra Space

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets, and enable space exploration.