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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.

Military operations analysis / research influences every SNC technology, program, and strategic area of focus. The successful candidate for this position will join a fast-paced, agile team of analysts focused on conducting analysis of future, and existing military systems to inform strategic, program, business development, and customer decisions. The candidate will work in a team environment to execute impactful studies focused on quantifying the mission effectiveness of SNC technology concepts in military operations. You will be responsible for performing modeling, simulation and analysis of multi-domain military systems using industry standard modeling and simulation tools - such as AFSIM and STK - and develop novel modeling simulation tools when necessary. You will support concept of operations (CONOPS) evaluation, requirements definition, customer engagements, trade analyses, and proof of concept exercises. You will employ strong technical, analytical and creative skills to visualize, evaluate, disseminate and iterate on analytical results that support mission systems, weapon systems, sensors, and aircraft technology 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.

Responsibilities:

+ Effectively executing study plans and shaping designs of experiments for assessing military utility

+ Researching military scenario performance factors

+ Modeling and simulation of military systems and scenarios

+ Analyzing simulation results and conducting statistical analysis

+ Identifying insights within data sets

+ Constructing a clear, concise, effective story based on study findings

+ Presenting results to stakeholders of multiple levels of seniority

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience

+ Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

+ Practical knowledge of 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 Verification and Validation (V&V) principles

+ 2 or more years in relevant operations research, science and/or engineering related field

+ Experience with DoD mission modeling codes (AFSIM, STK, BRAWLER, SUPPRESSOR, ESAMS, etc)

+ Working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Long Range Fires missions

+ Experience with trade-space analyses for radar, EO/IR, communications, or weapons payloads.

+ Experience working in or familiarity with object-oriented programming or standard tools such as Matlab, Python, and C++.

+ **A current/active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility is required.**

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Military strategy and/or service

+ Master's degree or higher in related field of study (operations research, engineering, mathematics, physics)

+ AFSIM Developer Training or AFSIM Plug-in development experience

+ Experience in SAP environments

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 SNC (https://www.sncorp.com/who-we-are/about-snc/)

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.