Systems Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, dedicated to advancing innovative solutions for critical security needs. As a Systems Engineer I, you will support the development of advanced ISR platforms, assisting with requirements engineering, systems integration, and lifecycle management tasks while gaining valuable exposure to complex engineering processes. Responsibilities Support requirements engineering activities by assisting with requirement gathering, documentation, decomposition, and basic traceability under close guidance from senior engineers Assist in systems integration tasks, helping coordinate the integration of hardware, software, sensors, and subsystems while learning standard engineering processes and tools Participate in Verification & Validation (V&V) efforts, including test procedure development, data collection, and assessment of results to ensure systems meet defined requirements Apply introductory Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques, learning to navigate models, update diagrams, and support digital engineering workflows Contribute to foundational system and decision analysis, supporting trade studies, technical reviews, and risk assessments with oversight from more experienced engineers Help with technical planning and documentation, including preparing meeting materials, updating engineering artifacts, and supporting configuration control activities Assist in lifecycle management tasks, gaining exposure to concept development, design reviews, integration, test, and sustainment phases Support architecture and design development, learning how system designs are created, reviewed, and matured, while contributing to basic technical monitoring tasks Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional team members, participating in discussions, capturing action items, and sharing status updates Demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow, proactively seeking mentorship, training opportunities, and hands‑on experience to build core systems engineering competencies Skills Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field 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 Ability to obtain and maintain United States Top Secret Security Clearance Internship or cooperative education experience in systems engineering Basic knowledge of industry standards and best practices Understanding of networking devices Basic understanding of application software integration, software design, development and test methodologies 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) Benefits Medical Dental Vision plans 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% Life insurance 3 weeks paid time off Tuition reimbursement Company Overview Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor. It was founded in 1963, and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is