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Sr Systems Integration Engineer- Mechanical Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · Production · first seen 2026-09-24
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About the Role

Functionally reporting to the Systems Engineering Department, you will be deployed directly to a satellite program to oversee the physical integration, assembly, and testing of spaceflight hardware. You will ensure that structural, thermal, mechanism, and propulsion subsystems come together seamlessly, meet all system-level requirements, and survive the harsh environments of launch and space.

Responsibilities

  • Drive proactive Mechanical architecture decisions across the program
  • Lead engineering team focused on cohesive Mechanical system and subsystem design
  • Advise SV Lead and Chief Engineer on system-level impacts and risks related to Mechanical subsystems
  • Maintain the Mechanical Interface Control Documents (MICDs) between payloads, subsystems, and the bus
  • Identify and resolve physical, envelope, and mating conflicts between components before hardware reaches the floor
  • Monitor and report system-level mass, center of gravity (CG), and moments of inertia (MOI)
  • Lead Mechanical test definition and planning
  • Lead mechanical functional support to Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) for Mechanical nonconformances
  • Ensure Mechanical nonconformances are closed
  • Design mechanical systems from concept through production and flight test
  • Support integration, manufacturing, ground test, and flight operations, incorporating lessons learned into future designs
  • Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities
  • Maintain an innovative mindset to implement improvements in a continuous improvement spirit

Scope of Responsibility

  • Mechanical System Design and Analysis
  • Mechanical Analysis and Compatibility
  • Mechanical Integration
  • MICD Collection

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree; Master's degree plus 8 years experience also acceptable)
  • Typically 10 or more years of related experience (or Master's degree plus 8 years of experience)
  • Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle
  • Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
  • Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities
  • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products
  • Active Security Clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking
  • Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management
  • Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
  • Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Compensation

Pay Range: $143,700.00 - $197,608.50

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Security Clearance Requirement

This position requires current and active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Sierra Space 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, and more.