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Sierra Nevada Corporation System Architecture Lead in Lone Tree, Colorado

SNC is seeking a visionary and highly skilled Systems Engineering Lead to spearhead the development of cutting-edge open architecture Systems Engineering (SE) standards and methodologies.

As the SE Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, and management of sophisticated system models and processes to become standard throughout the organization. Your expertise will steer the development of an independent research and development (IR&D) open-system architecture.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deploy model-based systems

engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.

• Investigate Government Reference Architectures (GRAs): Provide program

inputs based on experience with and knowledge of existing GRAs.

• Guide Strategic Implementation: Provide strategic guidance on the most

effective models and levels of detail that will yield maximum value for the

project.

• Lead a small team of SEs to develop process documentation and a reference

architecture.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• In-depth system’s engineering expertise: Extensive experience with system

engineering tools and methodologies.

• Practical Insight: A keen understanding of how to leverage MBSE to optimize

project outcomes.

Join us at SNC and lead the charge in revolutionizing systems engineering for next-generation mission systems!

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Responsibilities:

  • Define and manage system architectures, interfaces and requirements using MBSE tools

  • Lead the implementation of the MBSE methodologies for the program

  • Develop and maintain the system models using SysML to ensure design consistency, traceability, and integration across multiple programs

  • Define and document system architecture requirements and ensure traceability to system models

  • Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity engineers and system safety engineers to ensure that architecture design is reuseable, scalable, and certifiable

  • Ensure documentation is sufficient to guide future program development.

  • Lead creation of internal reference architecture.

  • Work closely with other programs to develop services and components, to include building system models that will represent system performance attributes so that key performance requirements can be tracked and analyzed through the program Lifecyle.

Must-haves:

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience

  • Higher education may substitute for 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 MBSE language and tools (e.g. SysML, Cameo, etc)

  • Experience leading teams in agile development methodologies, with excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and teamwork across multiple development teams

  • Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts, with clearly defined interfaces and requirements for each

  • Working knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle

  • Written communication skills

  • Knowledge and experience with process development

Preferred:

  • Experience with integration and certification of components in military and civilian mission systems

  • Experience with safety critical certification process

  • Experience with cyber controls and cybersecurity certification process

  • General working knowledge of various government reference architectures (GRAs)

  • Familiarity with various Model Based Systems Engineering views (i.e. DoDAF, SAIC, etc)

  • Knowledge of the OMS/UCI standard

  • Knowledge of the FACE standard

  • OMG-Certified SysML Professional (OCSMP) or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certified

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Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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