Sr Principal Systems Certification Engineer (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.

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

Responsibilities:

The Systems Test & Certification Engineer is responsible for planning and executing all internal and external activities required to integrate, verify, validate, and certify the EFVS MMWR system for the commercial aviation market.  They are responsible for defining the testing strategy, ensuring that the product meets all the FAA requirements, and managing the testing and certification processes. The role requires collaboration with the cross-functional Integrated Product Team to ensure the successful delivery of the product. The Test and Certification Manager must have a strong understanding of FAA regulations, excellent project management skills, and experience in leading testing efforts for complex systems. They should be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.  They are a control account manager (CAM) responsible for planning and managing the cost and schedule performance of their assigned scope.

 

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 16 or more years of relevant experience

• Proficient experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems in a digital engineering environment (i.e., MBSE and digital twin)

• Proficient experience in requirements definition, system architecture specification, interface definition, and system verification and validation.

• Proficient experience in system and document configuration management

• Experience with industry-standard systems engineering and modelling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, EnterpriseArchitect, etc.

• Experience working closely with Customer, Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and Lead Developers to document, manage and communicate systems and software requirements

• Experience leading a highly-collaborative multi-disciplinary team

• Experience leading and delivering large-scale projects, ability to architect complex systems

• Experience planning and overseeing execution of multiple concurrent development efforts

• Experience building and maintaining a high-performance team, and fostering an culture of continuous learning and development

• Knowledge of system safety process to identify potential system safety risks and mitigations, such as MIL-STD-882\ARP-4761

• Knowledge of system cybersecurity risk management framework/process to identify potential system risks and mitigations per DoDI 8500.01

• Strong organization skills and work ethic

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

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

Preferred:

• Familiarity and/or experience with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral

• Familiarity and/or experience with industry-standard systems engineering and modeling languages such as SysML, UML, ADL, etc.

• Familiarity and/or experience with industry-standard systems engineering and modeling tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB, and Simulink

• Familiarity and/or experience with INCOSE Standards

• INCOSE Professional Certification

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $166,676 to $208,346.22. 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 annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
 

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: $172,510.67 - $237,202.18. 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 annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

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:

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.

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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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