Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering Lead

Principal Systems Engineer – Systems Engineering Lead

Join Sierra Space to lead the development and implementation of advanced system solutions, aligning technical strategy across the product development lifecycle.

The Principal Systems Engineer champions integrated whole views, glues segments and subsystems together, shepherds teams through technical milestones, tracks performance, identifies risks, and promotes Systems Engineering principles. They will plan and drive multidisciplinary system development initiatives, architect comprehensive systems, resolve conflicting requirements, and guide system integration, verification, and validation.

• Provide expertise and leadership in implementing sound Systems Engineering processes across the enterprise.
• Perform technical planning and ensure quality execution of work for the Systems Engineering team.
• Communicate Systems Engineering products to peers, leadership, and customers in electronic, presented, and documented forms.
• Ensure adequate tools and processes are in place to enable success of the Systems Engineering and Architecture team.
• Act as a thought leader and mentor in the Systems Engineering field.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience; Masters +13 years experience).
• Typically 15+ years of related experience (or Masters + 13 years).
• Ability to drive multidisciplinary system development initiatives, architect comprehensive systems integrating multiple subsystems.
• Advanced expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices throughout the systems development lifecycle.
• Robust experience across multiple system development life cycles, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Expertise in developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.
• Ability to contribute to corporate Systems Engineering policy and process definition and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter experts to drive systems engineering products.

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

Pay Range: $ – $. Base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis, influenced by job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Sierra Space 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; and more.

We empower employees to make profound contributions and foster a culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

Final date to receive applications:
This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Application instructions:
Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.