Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems

Sierra Space
Louisville, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Louisville, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Systems Engineering
Linux
Python
Network administration
Requirements Management
Software Configuration Management
Verification and Validation (Software)
Systems Integration
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Data Management
Cisco Switches
Docker
VMware

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design, integrate, and sustain Mission IT systems and ground segment infrastructure for space missions. You'll verify requirements, support real-time operations, and help train flight controllers as part of a cross-functional Mission Systems team. You'll collaborate with NASA during mission preparation and contribute to the Dream Chaser program. This is a mission-driven opportunity to advance space-based IT and control center capabilities at a leading aerospace company. Compensation / Benefits * Design, integrate, test, and maintain Mission IT systems, infrastructure, and networks * Develop and certify Mission Systems, including requirement verification and validation * Create test plans, conduct testing, and provide user training and support * Develop documentation for design, operations, and training * Refine operational concepts and processes * Support real-time missions and pre mission simulations * Flight Operations end user support * Perform general systems engineering and integration tasks * Work closely with NASA during all mission preparation and planning Tasks * Bachelor of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience * Experience with VMware, Docker, python, RF, Cisco switches, and Palo Alto Firewalls * Experience with command and telemetry software (InControl & Amergint | ARKA) * Proficient with Linux and Windows operating systems * Experience in IT system & network administration, data management, software configuration, and real-time mission support * Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, V&V principles * Must pass NASA background check and maintain NASA clearance * This position is based on site at our Louisville location Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision plans * 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% * life insurance * 3 weeks paid time off

Requirements

Perform general systems engineering and integration tasks * Work closely with NASA during all mission preparation and planning Tasks * Bachelor of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience * Experience with VMware, Docker, python, RF, Cisco switches, and Palo Alto Firewalls * Experience with command and telemetry software (InControl & Amergint | ARKA) * Proficient with Linux and Windows operating systems * Experience in IT system & network administration, data management, software configuration, and real-time mission support * Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, V&V principles * Must pass NASA background check and maintain NASA clearance * This position is based on site at our Louisville location Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision plans * 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% * life insurance * 3 weeks paid time off

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