Space Vehicle Architect (Clearance Required)

About the role

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 product lifecycle. About You Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission. We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. As a Space Vehicle Architect you will: Lead the engineering team in the design and development of satellite systems. Work closely with the mission chief engineer and subsystem leads to architect a space vehicle to meet the mission requirements. Lead the engineering team to conduct spacecraft performance modeling and simulation Support the development of spacecraft CONOPs Establish and track key Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) Collaborate with the Space Vehicle Program manager to manage team performance including cost, schedule and risk Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members. Interface with customers and stakeholders to communicate design status and technical details. Foster a collaborative team environment Maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies and develop strategies for their insertion into both legacy and next-generation spacecraft

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and managing complex projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Strong knowledge of satellite design including EO and/or RF payloads, avionics, mechanical, thermal and software
• Advanced 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
• An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required
• Background in Aerospace or Defense industry

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Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

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