Systems Engineer I - Velocity Satellite Ground Systems

About the Role

You will contribute to development and implementation of advanced system solutions for Velocity satellite ground systems by providing technical alignment and connection across the product development lifecycle. You represent the integrated whole during system development, connecting segments and subsystems through top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements and bottom-up validation and verification.

Your responsibilities include:

• Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures
• Support development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables
• Participate in system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance
• Identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Adhere to established engineering processes and standards
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment

You will build expertise in systems engineering skills including requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operations definition, system integration, and system verification.

About You

You will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience) and typically 0-2 years of experience. You must have:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of systems design and development principles
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from senior engineers
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

Preferred qualifications include:

• Practical understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices, including basic knowledge of the systems development lifecycle
• Experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML
• Experience with risk management, technical performance tracking, systems integration, and system verification and validation
• Familiarity with technical baseline and configuration management
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Compensation

Pay Range: $77,685.00 - $106,816.50

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.