Systems Engineer III - Velocity Satellite Ground Systems

Sierra Space · 2 Locations

Systems Engineer III - Velocity Satellite Ground Systems at Sierra Space, based in 2 Locations. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
2 Locations
Contract
Permanent
Posted
17 hours ago
Closes
30 Oct 2026
Sector
DevOps Engineer

Reference jobs/sierra-space-systems-engineer-iii-velocity-satellite-ground-systems-805056

About the role

About the Role

You will contribute to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle. You represent the integrated whole during system development and work 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.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts
  • Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures
  • Define and document system concepts of operation
  • Create artifacts and deliverables supporting development milestone reviews
  • Oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance
  • Identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement
  • Adhere to established engineering processes and standards
  • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment
  • May lead small teams to execute systems engineering scope

About You

You are passionate about advancing space-based technology in service of national security and mission success.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Masters plus 3 years experience)
  • Typically 5 or more years of related experience (or Masters plus 3 years of experience)
  • Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycle
  • Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
  • Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
  • Emerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • Robust experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML
  • Solid understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components
  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking
  • Solid understanding of technical baseline and configuration management
  • Experience in leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
  • 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

Pay Range: $119,064.00 - $163,713.00

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.

Benefits

Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, and 3 weeks paid time off.

Reference: jobs/sierra-space-systems-engineer-iii-velocity-satellite-ground-systems-805056 · Posted 17 hours ago · Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Listed via Sierra Space

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