Sr Principal Systems Certification Engineer (Remote Eligible)

$166,676 - $208,346/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Gardena, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Gardena, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Systems Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation, you will leverage your expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify, and enhance cutting-edge products and services. This role involves developing complex system architectures and managing them through the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all internal and external activities required to integrate, verify, validate, and certify the EFVS MMWR system for the commercial aviation market.
• Define the testing strategy to ensure the product meets all FAA requirements.
• Manage the testing and certification processes in collaboration with the Integrated Product Team.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels regarding project status and requirements.
• Act as a control account manager (CAM) responsible for planning and managing cost and schedule performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 16 or more years of relevant experience.
• Proficient experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems in a digital engineering environment.
• Proficient experience in requirements definition, system architecture specification, interface definition, and system verification and validation.
• Experience with industry-standard systems engineering and modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and EnterpriseArchitect.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations and project management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral.
• Experience with industry-standard systems engineering and modeling languages such as SysML, UML, ADL.
• Familiarity with industry-standard systems engineering and modeling tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• INCOSE Professional Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual incentive pay based on performance