Systems Engineer III - Nuclear Survivability and Vulnerability
Systems Engineer III - Nuclear Survivability and Vulnerability
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Base pay range
$108,496.00/yr - $149,183.00/yr
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.
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next- SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.
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. products and processes through the product lifecycle. This role will serve as an EMP subject matter expert, helping verify that systems/subsystems meet specific survivability requirements to ensure operation through a nuclear event. In addition, this individual will be responsible for maintaining communication between multiple subcontractors to support requirements development, proved technical oversight, and review/approve subcontractor documentation.
Qualifications You Must Have
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
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Subject matter expert in MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-3023 and MIL-STD-2169
Good familiarity with HEMP and CS116
Support overall system needs and act as a technical consultant in HEMP for design teams, management, and customers
Ability to write, interpret, tailor, and flow down EMP requirements to all design levels.
Demonstrate success in leading RF design projects from concept through production
Comfortable 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
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB, Cameo or IMS
Practical knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
Experience or certification in MIL standards
Ability to conduct cable and harness design analysis, Design chassis and harness shielding, select EMI filters, and designing interface circuitry for achieving EMI/EMP compliance.
Experienced in electrical design: Circuit design/simulation evaluations, circumvention and recovery methods, photocurrent transient protection mitigation
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures
Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
Active Top Secret clearance
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
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
This position requires current/active Top 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. 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.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and 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!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to , , age, , , , , status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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