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# Systems Engineer III

- **Company:** Sierra Nevada Corporation.
- **Location:** Folsom, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $113,922.0 - $156,642.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, MATLAB, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Management, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=00cbe03e0fc11466

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
 * 6+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
 * Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
 * Advanced proficiency with Systems modeling and simulation tools.
 * Practical knowledge of multiple Engineering principles and practices.
 * Experience 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 V&V principles.

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Familiar with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
 * Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
 * Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Cameo, MATLAB.
 * Practical knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to, requirements management, MBSE.
 * Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards [Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)/Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)].
 * Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies.
 * Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
 * Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.

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.

## Description

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber., * Handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE.

 * Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts.
 * Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
 * Demonstrate expertise in architecture/design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
 * Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.
 * Mentor less experienced team members.