Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems Analyst

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 Systems Mission Analysis Engineer will be responsible for performing modelling, simulation and operational analysis of multi-domain systems to support mission execution concepts and derive system performance requirements. You will build tools and perform analyses of various architectures that include space vehicles, satellites, sensors, communications, and ground infrastructure; evolving or creating new approaches based on analysis results. You will also evaluate the mission effectiveness of the candidate approaches, balancing mission objectives against factors such as development and lifecycle costs.The successful candidate will be required to help define and execute mission analysis studies using industry standard modelling and simulation tools and also develop novel modeling simulation tools when necessary. The Mission Systems Analyst Engineer will employ strong technical, analytical and creative skills to visualize, evaluate, disseminate and iterate on mission analysis results to support overall system development.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. Learn more about IASMust-haves:Bachelor''s of Science degree in engineering, physics, math or related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience.Desire to support development of new and existing system simulation frameworks, performance models, and algorithms, to identify, integrate, and accurately represent specific mission systems technologies that enable evaluation of advanced concepts and architectures, and convey results of those studies through effective metrics and visualizations.Experience performing mission analysis and modeling / simulation, including analysis, documentation and presentation of results.Experience evaluating sensor or weapon performance across multiple domains.Familiarity with common industry system modeling tools and languages, such as Matlab, STK, FreeFlyer AFSIM, Python, and C++.Ability to derive requirements and design drivers from mission analysis and simulation results.Ability to research, adapt and/or develop mission analysis tools to solve novel problems.Willingness to work on a small team performing complex engineering design evaluations for a diverse mission where everyone''s input matters.Desire for new challenges, to be on the ground floor of an exciting capability for our nation, and to be part of the initial cadre developing a new multi-domain system.Experience working on multi-disciplinary design and development teams.An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required. Learn more about the background check process for Security ClearancesPreferred:Experience in Aerospace and Defense development environments.Experience in mission performance/effectiveness analysis, force level effectiveness analysis, and/or military utility assessmentsSoftware development experience. Experience working in an Agile team/framework.Experience integrating COTS packages (STK, FreeFlyer, AFSIM) with custom models or extensions (MATLAB, Python, C++, etc)Experience with AFSIM is highly desired. Specifically, creating AFSIM scenarios, creating custom behaviors in AFSIM, automating scenario execution, and building advanced capability are all highly desired skillsExperience with DoD modeling environments (Brawler, Suppressor, AFSIM, EADSIM, ESAMS, etc).Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measuresKnowledge of systems engineering principles and practices.Knowledge of or participation in requirements verification and validation.Thorough understanding 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.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. Learn more about SNCEstimated Starting Salary Range: $101,774.67 - $139,940.19SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country.With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing.The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption.At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. 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 on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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.

Created: 2025-10-04