Principal Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity

Principal Systems Engineer – Cybersecurity

Join our innovative team at Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in Plano, TX, building advanced ISR and aviation systems that support national defense missions.

• Apply cybersecurity best practices within the systems engineering processes and solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration and optimization of systems for peak performance and reliability.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze the context of deliverable solutions against constraints and available technology.
• Ensure all systems comply with relevant cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, and standards.

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Progressive experience working in multi‑disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced understanding 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.
• Software systems experience.
• Extensive knowledge of systems engineering principles, best practices, and technologies.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and IAM.
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and network protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
• Advanced experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, No
  
  Magic, MATLAB.
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high‑impact trade studies and other measures.
• Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).
• Knowledge of industry‑standard Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools.
• Experience integrating with existing or legacy aircraft platforms.
• Experience working agile methodologies with Atlassian tools.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and safety‑critical software standards.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; 3 weeks paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and more. Performance‑based annual incentive pay is also available.

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship 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. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF) handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

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.