The multi-disciplinary SNC Digital RF Projects team supports a group of efforts developing and sustaining next generation communications, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and electronic warfare capabilities for the Department of Defense. We are looking for experienced Engineers to join our team of bold thinkers to leverage the best practices in Agile development to deliver state of the art capabilities in support of our nation’s warfighters.

We dream big at Sierra Nevada Corporation—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, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. You will be using your skills and expertise to define, design, develop, test, certify and improve cutting-edge products supporting advanced electronic systems for critical multi-domain systems.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

Lead coordination of multidisciplinary technical teamsAdjust or recommend enhancements in systems and new software as well as modify existing code to add features and functionalityCollaborate with technical leadership, hardware, software, firmware designers/engineers and analysts to develop, analyze, and evaluate hardware, software, and systemsLead and support engineering design reviews such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Design Reviews (PDR/CDR) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).Develop and/or gather information to generate technical documents and reports necessary to support deliverables as required.Evaluate emerging technologies to determine advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions in virtual, web-based, and desktop applicationsLead technical execution of projects. This includes defining and tracking activities ranging from systems engineering, software/hardware development, test/QA and final deployment on customer platforms to include cost and schedule responsibilities.Own cost-schedule-performance-risk of assigned projects.Spearhead continuous process improvement while exhibiting the ability to identify waste in the system and improve the overall process to reduce wasted time and redundancy.Lead the establishment and continuing coordination of Development Operations (DevOps) pipelines for software and firmware product teams.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of studyTypically, 10+ years of progressive technical experienceThorough knowledge of engineering principles and practiceExperience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamDetailed understanding of requirements management, system design, integration

Qualifications We Prefer:

Typically 4-6 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience

Experience leading a multi-disciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers

Experience with agile development practices

Familiarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management

Past history of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternative

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions and test procedure

Professional Certification in Program Management International (PMI) and/or Program Management Professional (PMP)

Experience or certification in INCOSE standard

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Experience with:

IaaS/PaaS

Data management

VITA 49.2

RF hardware systems engineering

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers 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, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.