Sr Principal Systems Safety Engineer

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.

Must-haves :

Bachelor of Science degree in System Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

16+ years of relevant experience

Demonstrated knowledge of System Safety engineering principles and practices for military application

Advanced knowledge Software Safety engineering principles and practices

Advanced knowledge of safety critical systems

Advanced knowledge of system and subsystem risk evaluation and analyses

Demonstrated knowledge and application of MIL-STD-882E

Advanced knowledge and application of the Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH)

Experience with Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA)

Experience evaluating software contribution and level of rigor (LOR)

Experience participating in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team

Experience planning and overseeing execution of system and software safety development efforts

Strong organization skills and work ethic

Preferred :

Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Knowledge of Static / Dynamic code analyses and tools

Knowledge of US Navy / NAVAIR / guidance

Knowledge of Design Assurance and Agile development

Familiarity with bi-directional traceability

Familiarity with software development processes

Familiarity with Verification, Validation, and Quality Assurance

Background in the Aerospace and / or Defense Industry

Progressive experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures

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

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.

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 .

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.

S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.

S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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.