Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sierra Space
Job overview
The Systems Engineer III at Sierra Space plays a key role in developing and implementing advanced system solutions, ensuring integration and alignment throughout the product lifecycle to support the company's space exploration mission.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves specifying and integrating complex systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing requirements and architectures, supporting milestone reviews, overseeing system integration and verification, managing technical risks, and driving continuous improvement.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a pay range of $116,160 to $159,720, with actual compensation based on skills and experience, plus annual incentive pay, medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, and three weeks paid time off.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years in systems engineering, knowledge of requirements management, system architecture, integration, and verification, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; preferred qualifications include a master's degree, experience with MBSE tools, spacecraft systems knowledge, project management skills, and leadership experience.
Career development
Sierra Space emphasizes personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to contribute meaningfully and fostering a collaborative culture that supports innovation and career advancement.
Work environment and culture
The company values bold vision, collaboration, and dedication to pushing boundaries, with a vibrant, team-oriented environment focused on achieving extraordinary goals in space exploration.
Company information
Sierra Space is a pioneering aerospace company focused on enabling humanity to live and work in space, building platforms for space exploration to benefit life on Earth and beyond.
Application process
Applicants must be U.S. citizens able to obtain security clearance; the job remains open until a qualified candidate pool is identified; unsolicited resumes from agencies are not accepted.
Unique job features
The role requires obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance and offers involvement in cutting-edge space systems engineering projects with opportunities to lead small teams and work on innovative aerospace technologies.
Company overview
Sierra Space is a leading commercial space company specializing in the development of advanced space transportation and infrastructure solutions. They generate revenue through contracts with NASA, defense agencies, and private sector clients, focusing on projects like the Dream Chaser spaceplane and the LIFE habitat. Founded as a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation, Sierra Space has played a pivotal role in space exploration and commercialization, contributing to missions such as resupplying the International Space Station and advancing human spaceflight capabilities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in systems engineering principles, especially your experience with requirements management, system architecture, integration, and verification, as these are central to the Systems Engineer III role at Sierra Space.
Emphasize your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead small teams, and manage technical risks, showcasing leadership and communication skills aligned with the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Sierra Space's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for this role.
Connect with current Systems Engineers or team members in the engineering division at Sierra Space on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent Sierra Space projects, asking about their experience with systems integration, or expressing enthusiasm about the company's mission to live and work in space.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'systems engineering lifecycle,' 'requirements management,' 'system integration,' 'Verification and Validation (V&V),' and tools like 'DOORS' or 'SysML' if applicable to your experience.
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