Systems Safety Engineer III (Remote Eligible)

Are you a bold thinker? 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'll be 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 are in charge of system-level ownership of new products and processes through the product lifecycle.

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. Learn more about MST

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. Learn more about MST

Must-haves:

•  Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of System Safety engineering principles and practices for military application
• Advanced knowledge Software Safety engineering principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of safety critical systems
• Advanced knowledge of system and subsystem risk evaluation and analyses
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of MIL-STD-882E
• Advanced knowledge and application of the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH)
• Experience with Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA)
• Experience evaluating software contribution and level of rigor (LOR)
• Experience participating in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team
• Experience planning and overseeing execution of system and software safety development efforts
• Strong organization skills and work ethic

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

• Knowledge of Static/Dynamic code analyses and tools

• Knowledge of US Navy/NAVAIR/ guidance

• Knowledge of Design Assurance and Agile development

• Familiarity with bi-directional traceability

• Familiarity with software development processes

• Familiarity with Verification, Validation, and Quality Assurance

• Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry

• Ability to establish and track key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)

• Progressive experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures

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: $104,827.91 - $144,138.38. 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 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