Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer, III

Sierra Space

. Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,064 - $163,713 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering principles, including requirements management, systems architecture, and integration. Capable of leading teams, managing technical risks, and ensuring project alignment through effective communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems Engineering PrinciplesRequirements ManagementSystems ArchitectureVerification and Validation (V&V)Model Based Systems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Requirements DerivationSystems IntegrationTechnical Risk ManagementProject Management MethodologiesConfiguration Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaborationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

DOORSCAMEO EARhapsodyMatlabSysML

Certifications & Qualifications

INCOSE Certification

Industry Keywords

Systems Development LifecycleSpacecraft SystemsHardware and Software SubsystemsTechnical Performance TrackingContinuous Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives
Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures
Define and document system concepts of operation
Create artifacts and deliverables for development milestone reviews
Oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance
Identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement
Adhere to established engineering processes and standards
Communicate with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution
Potentially lead small teams executing systems engineering scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience
Typically 5+ years of related experience, or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience
Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycle
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
Emerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers
Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Preferred: Experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML
Preferred: Solid understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components
Preferred: Solid understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking
Preferred: Solid understanding of technical baseline and configuration management
Preferred: Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
Preferred: Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
Preferred: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred: Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Collaborative work culture
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities