Sr Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer (Safety & Reliability)

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 in the Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) directorate, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, certify, and improve cutting edge products and services. You'll be working closely with design partners, 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 will be in charge of system-level ownership of new system safety products and processes through the product lifecycle.
Sierra Space-based in Broomfield, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL-designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, 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.
The company is evolving rapidly, and the Safety & Reliability group is growing to support our Space Transportation, Space Destinations, and Space Applications business sectors! We have Systems Engineer positions at multiple experience levels available in the following disciplines:

• Structures
• Avionics Systems
• Electrical Power Systems (EPS)
• Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) Systems
• Propulsion Systems
• Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Systems
• Mechanisms
• Crew Systems
• Payloads
• Mission and Ground Operations
• Production, Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)

These roles will be located in either the Denver Metropolitan Area (Broomfield, CO or Centennial, CO) or Madison, WI.
Must-haves:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or related discipline and typically the following years of relevant experience:
• Sr Systems Engineer: 10-14 years
• Principal Systems Engineer: 14 or more years
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous start-up environment

Preferred:

• Experience with, or knowledge of System Safety Engineering analysis and products, including but not limited to fault tree analysis, hazard analysis, computer-based control system (CBCS) analysis, channelization analysis, must work and must not work function analysis, etc
• Experience with developing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability predictions
• Experience with presenting technical content and communicating effectively to external customers
• Knowledge 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
• Practical knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Ability to work with minimal information or direction to formulate proposed plans for resolving safety related design/requirement solutions
• Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
• Experience with probabilistic risk assessments (PRA) and using fault tree analysis tools, e.g. CAFTA or SAPHIRE
• Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, e.g., JIRA
• Background in the Aerospace/Defense industries
• Experience with spaceflight or space systems
• Experience with design for human safety
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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.
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 http://www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Compensation Ranges:
Madison:

• Sr Systems Engineer - 109,592 - 150,690
• Principal Systems Engineer - 144,936 - 199,287

Broomfield:

• Sr Systems Engineer - 120,552 - 165,759
• Principal Systems Engineer - 159,430 - 219-216

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
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,552.10 - $165,759.14
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.