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Systems Engineer II - Range Safety Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-08-05

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. You will represent the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and work to connect segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system.

In this role, you will:

  • Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures
  • Define and document system concepts of operation
  • Create artifacts and deliverables for development milestone reviews
  • Participate in 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
  • Adhere to established engineering processes and standards
  • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment

About You

You should have a firm grasp on Systems Engineering principles and build expertise in requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration and system verification.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Practical understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices, including 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

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
  • Basic understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components
  • 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
  • Basic understanding of SSCMAN91-710 and MIL-STD-882E
  • Familiar with hazard analysis, FMEAs, criticality and risk assessments
  • Experience with coordinating with government regulatory bodies

Compensation

Pay Range: $94,090.00 to $129,394.75

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.