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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Sierra Space - **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,700.0 - $197,609.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rhapsody, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, SC Clearance - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-systems-engineer-requirements-verification-louisville-co--76b8b283-86d0-4827-b537-04bc704403f7 ## About the Role * Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +8 yrs experience). * Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience). * Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle. * Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation. * Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities. * Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products. * An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required, * Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field. * Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML. * Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components. * Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking. * Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management. * Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers. * Experience or certification in INCOSE standards. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment., Adjudication, Communication Skills, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Engineering, Federal Government, Leadership, MATLAB, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Requirements Derivation, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Traceability, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Validation Testing ## Description The Sr Systems Engineer contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle. The Sr Systems Engineer champions the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and works to glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system. They shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution. The Sr Systems Engineer is a promoter of Systems Engineering principles and has expertise across the major systems engineering skills including requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration and system verification. The Sr Systems Engineer leads teams to execute systems engineering scope and helps to develop systems thinking in others. In this role, you will lead the specification, architecting, and integration of complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives. You will oversee the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures, as well as define and document system concepts of operation. Leading development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables will be a key responsibility, alongside overseeing system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance. You will identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement. Adhering to established engineering processes and standards will be essential, and you will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution. About You Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. 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