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$86k – $118k per year
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Hybrid (Englewood, United States)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Sierra Nevada Corporation scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Sierra Nevada Corporation is a privately held American aerospace and defence contractor founded in 1963 and bought in 1994 by Fatih and Eren Ozmen, who still own it. It modifies and integrates special mission aircraft for the United States military and allied governments, builds navigation, communications and electronic warfare systems, and holds the contract to convert Boeing 747 airframes into the next presidential aircraft under the Survivable Airborne Operations Center programme. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, the company spun out its space business as Sierra Space in 2021 and remains one of the larger privately owned defence integrators in the country.
Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at SNC-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 I, you will apply foundational skills in key areas such as requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation (V&V), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will assist in system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision. You will contribute to project tasks with basic knowledge in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management, while effectively communicating and collaborating with team members. You are expected to demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow within the field.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.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in basic requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE tasks.
  • Support system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management under supervision.
  • Contribute to project tasks with foundational knowledge in. architecture/design development and technical monitoring.
  • Participate in lifecycle management activities.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.
  • Demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow within the field.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
  • 0-2+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
  • Basic understanding of Systems modeling and simulation tools.
  • Basic Understanding of multiple Engineering principles and practices.
  • Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
  • Conceptual 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Internship or cooperative education experience in systems engineering.
  • Basic knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
  • Understanding of requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard system engineering design principles, to include, classical and MBSE.
  • Experienced or certified in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)].
  • Familiarity with baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
  • Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $86,141.20 - $118,444.15. 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 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.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employmentdecisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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