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Director, Architecture and Data
GE Aerospace
Helena, MT
- $152,000 to $202,000 USD / year
…governs – it sets the boundaries and guidelines the delivery process runs inside – while the data it curates is the foundation that process runs on. To make the data foundation real, the…
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Sr. Logistics Systems Engineer
Manpower Engineering
Hayward, CA
- $90 to $95 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a Sr. Logistics Systems Engineer to join their team. As a Sr. Logistics Systems Engineer, you will be part of the Supply Chain Digital Integration team supporting…
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Sr. Operations Engineer, AMZL Ops Integration Engineering
Amazon
Atlanta, GA
Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is looking for an Operations Engineer to join the Ops Integration Engineering (OIE) team. OIE is responsible for bridging the gap between engineering innovation and…
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Lead Inspector (TE3)
State of Washington
Seattle, WA
- $7,043.33 to $9,469.92 USD / month
WSDOT is currently seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer to serve as the Lead Inspector in Seattle, WA, supporting the SR 520 Corridor Design-Build Office. In this leadership role, you…
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SR Data scientist /ML Engineer
Cognizant
Phoenix, AZ
- $110,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build…
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Director, Architecture and Data
GE Aerospace
Longmont, CO · Denver, CO · Lafayette, CO
- $152,000 to $202,000 USD / year
…governs – it sets the boundaries and guidelines the delivery process runs inside – while the data it curates is the foundation that process runs on. To make the data foundation real, the…
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ICAM Engineer
TEKsystems
Charleston, SC
- $70 to $127 USD / hour
DescriptionTitle: Sr. ICAM Engineer Location: Charleston, SC or Washington, DC metro area. This is a full-time, on-site role at a Government facility.We are seeking an Identity, Credential,…
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Project Lead
Robert Half
Eagan, MN
- $40 to $44 USD / hour
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer to join a healthcare-focused technology team in Minnesota. This contract-to-permanent opportunity will lead the design, support, and…
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Sr Specialist Sales Engineer
RENK America
Milford, OH
RENK is seeking an Industrial Sales Engineer responsible for pursuing opportunities for success in the Industrial High Speed (power generation and oil & gas) gearbox and couplings market.…
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Sr. Project Engineer
Actalent
Toledo, OH
- $110 to $150 USD / hour
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Sr. Application Engineer
Insight Global
Columbus, OH
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Sr. Staff Optomechanical Engineer - 6
SP - Launch Vehicles
United States
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Sr. Staff Optomechanical Engineer to support the Electro-Optics Group within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona.
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Sr. Software Engineer - IT Software Engineering
Elastic
United States
We're a team of builders, and this is a hands-on, 100% individual contributor role. Every engineer here owns their work end to end: shaping the problem, designing the system, shipping it,…
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Sr. Software Developer
Velocity Electronics Corp.
St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL
Build. Innovate. Deliver. - Join Velocity Electronics, a Jabil company, as our next Senior Full-Stack Engineer.
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Sr. Process Engineer
Lam Research
Fremont
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Principal Engineer Supplier Quality/Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Tactical Fighters team at the Baltimore location.
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Sr Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
Northrop Grumman
Remote, United States
Conduct product/process verification tasks such as visual and dimensional characteristics checks, documentation for compliance
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Sr. Principal System Engineer - NATO IFC Lead
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization,…
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Sr Principal Chief Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore
Mechanically focused engineer with experience making drawing updates and pushing drawing through process
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Sr. Staff Optomechanical Engineer - 6
Northrop Grumman
Chandler
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Sr. Staff Optomechanical Engineer to support the Electro-Optics Group within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona.
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Sr. DevOps / Cloud Engineer
NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
Nashville
We are currently seeking a Sr. DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join our team in either Plano, TX or Nashville, TN. Please note that this role will be on-site 5 days/week.
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SR/STAFF ENGINEER, FECOS CPIE YE
Micron Technology
Boise
As a Yield Enhancement Engineer, you will drive strategic yield improvement initiatives across Micron's advanced memory portfolio, including DRAM, NAND, and HBM technologies. You will…
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Senior PSM Engineer
Micron Technology
Syracuse
- $89,000 to $181,000 USD / year
As a Sr. Process Safety Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to ensure strong safety protocols and robust risk mitigation strategies. This role offers an outstanding…
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Sr Software Test Automation Engineer
Intuitive
Sunnyvale, CA
Troubleshooting mindset, an ability to systematically and effectively break down a system or process into subparts to identify failure mechanisms.
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Sr. Staff System Engineer – Energy Generation, Storage & Conversion
Renesas Electronics
San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 to $215,000 USD / year
We are seeking an experienced and visionary System Engineer to define and drive end-to-end solutions for energy generation, storage, and power conversion systems. This role bridges energy…

Sierra Space

Sr Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer

Louisville, CO, United States
Centennial, CO, United States

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Experience: Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role The Sr Systems Engineer contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle. The Sr Systems Engineer champions the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and works to glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system. They shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution. The Sr Systems Engineer is a promoter of Systems Engineering principles and has expertise across the major systems engineering skills including requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration and system verification. The Sr Systems Engineer leads teams to execute systems engineering scope and helps to develop systems thinking in others.

In this role, you will lead the specification, architecting, and integration of complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives. You will oversee the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures, as well as define and document system concepts of operation. Leading development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables will be a key responsibility, alongside overseeing system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance. You will identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement. Adhering to established engineering processes and standards will be essential, and you will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution. About You Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +8 yrs experience).
Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a 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.

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.

Elevate Your Career At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer 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.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

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Skills

Systems thinking
ICT system integration
Process improvement
Engineering processes
Engineering principles
Project management
Risk management
Coaching
Problem solving
Attention to detail

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