Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at Sierra Space-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
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Sierra Space-based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI,
Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space
Center, FL-designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other
advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites,
propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components
for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and
internation
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison,
Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center,
Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites,
propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components
for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and
internationa
Sierra Space is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer - Ground Segment Lead to join
our expanding Orbital Mission Systems team. The Ground Segment Lead will be
part of the Ground Integrated Product Team (IPT) and head a team of
engineers as they specify, integrate and test a ground control element for a
novel space platform. The successful candidate should possess deep knowledge
of ground control elements for spacecraft, vehicle to ground interfaces,
and commercial and government terrestrial control, communication, and data
networks. The candidate should demonstrate familiarity with commercial and
government GEPs, SATCOM networks, mission control facilities and software
to perform effective make-buy trades that enable rapid development to cost.
Job duties will include:
Deriving Ground Segment requirements and interfaces, developing segment
CONOPS, performing technical trades, leading segment-level technical
design efforts, and delivering an effective Ground Segment.
Communication of Ground Segment technical products to peers, leadership and
customers in electronic, presented and documented forms.
Drafting supplier SOWs, specifications and managing suppliers in concert
with the supply chain management team as required.
Integration of ground software and hardware into SoftSat and FlatSat
environments.
Leading ground segment V&V activities.
Must-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and
typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Thorough understanding 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
Preferred:
Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience in a team leadership role,
especially in ground segment development.
Master's degree or higher in related field of study.
Broad knowledge of commercial and government GEPs, SATCOM and terrestrial
networks, mission control facilities and software.
Specific knowledge of government networks for spacecraft control, such as
USSF SCN or SC2.
Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and US Government cybersecurity
requirements for ground system architectures and software development.
Proficiency in working as part of a scrum team, managing Jira stories,
sprint planning, and tracking burndown/up.
Demonstrated experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems
Engineering tools and techniques, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody,
Matlab and SysML..
Familiarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical
proposals, and program cost and schedule management.
Experience across all phases of the program development lifecycle,... For
full info follow application link.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower
the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination.