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Systems Engineer III

Job in Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada, 89494, USA
Listing for: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at SNC - advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. As a Systems Engineer III, you will handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & V&V, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with a high level of competence.

You will lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts, providing guidance to junior engineers. You will take on significant project responsibilities, demonstrating expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management. Effective communication and collaboration are crucial as you drive project success and mentor less experienced team members.

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
  • Handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.
  • Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts.
  • Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
  • Demonstrate expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.
  • Mentor less experienced team members.
Qualifications

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience, practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
  • 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
  • Experience with lab test equipment to include signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers
  • Ability to execute test procedures and document results
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with airborne RF signal collection and processing systems
  • Working knowledge of networking and Linux systems
  • Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, MATLAB, Python
  • Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
  • Exposure to baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
  • Understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
  • Active Top Secret (SCI) U.S. Security Clearance is preferred
Essential Functions
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

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

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…

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