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Modeling and Simulation Job Posting

Principal Systems Engineer 
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Contact: Dr. Gerald Prichard, gerald.prichard@sncorp.com

This position serves as the Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) IPT technical lead for SAOC. In addition to meeting all standard SAOC Principal Systems Engineer qualifications, this role provides technical leadership across all modeling, simulation, emulation, and VV&A activities needed to support requirements verification, integration, operational test, and major program milestones through PDR and beyond.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide firm technical leadership across the team.
  • Review MS&A trade studies supporting system and subsystem requirements.
  • Review MS&A and emulation used to support system and subsystem integration and verification testing within the SIL.
  • Provide technical guidance for new model development and modifications to existing models to support requirements verification.
  • Provide technical direction and review of all M&S requirements documentation.
  • Coordinate MS&A activities across all relevant IPTs to support requirements verification and operational test.
  • Review and provide technical feedback on all M&S Verification & Validation (V&V) plans and reports (fully simulated, SIL, and SubK).
  • Review and contribute to all M&S Accreditation Reports.
  • Author MS&A Accreditation Plans.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 14+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Expert‑level proficiency with systems modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools.
  • Extensive leadership experience in systems engineering, including leading technical work across multi‑disciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices, with progressive experience supporting complex aerospace or defense systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to review, guide, and integrate complex MS&A activities into system/subsystem development, SIL integration, and verification workflows.
  • Ability to coordinate MS&A activities across multiple IPTs, ensuring alignment with requirements verification and operational testing needs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Master’s or PhD in a technical discipline.
  • Experience with MIL‑STD‑3022 or equivalent DoD M&S VV&A documentation standards on a defense program.
  • Engineering‑level RF Communications MS&A experience supporting a defense acquisition program.
  • Engineering‑level Survivability / HEMP / Cyber M&S experience

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.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. 

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