Lead Systems Architect

2 weeks ago


Dayton, Ohio, United States SNC Ltd Full time

SNC Ltd has been at the forefront of transformative advancements in the aerospace and defense sector for over six decades. We are now channeling our expertise into the U.S. Air Force's Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) initiative.

Join the SNC-led SAOC team and engage in significant and impactful work aimed at modernizing and delivering the next-generation SAOC aircraft, which is relied upon by top government officials to ensure effective command, control, and communication during national crises.

If you are enthusiastic about developing the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC Ltd for your next career opportunity. Discover more about NC3 and SAOC through our resources.

Are you an innovative thinker? At Sierra Nevada Corporation, we encourage bold ideas that push the boundaries of exploration, enhance the safety of service members, and create systems that unify and sustain our way of life.

As a Systems Engineer, you will leverage your skills and knowledge to research, design, model, simulate, test, certify, and enhance cutting-edge products and services.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing intricate system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, guiding them from operational concepts through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and testing using advanced tools.
  • Taking system-level ownership of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle as a cross-functional engineer.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business sector is a leader in ISR and aviation, recognized as a premier integrator of manned and unmanned aircraft systems for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation solutions.

Our comprehensive Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities include design, integration, testing, certification, ground/flight training, and complete logistics support.

We tailor solutions to meet customer requirements regarding cost, performance, and schedule, consistently exceeding expectations with an unmatched record of timely and budget-conscious deliveries.


Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering or a related field, typically with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Proven knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
  • Comprehensive 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced experience with requirements management and system modeling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard mechanical design principles, including requirements management and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
  • Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense sector.
  • Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in complex development environments, utilizing high-impact trade studies and other metrics.
  • Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).

SNC Ltd offers annual incentive compensation based on performance that aligns with the position's level.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.


Important Notice:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is necessary as this role requires 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) manages the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Factors affecting the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use.

SNC Ltd is a global leader in aerospace and national security, dedicated to advancing the American Dream. We are recognized for our mission-driven focus, agility, and rapid innovation. We deliver cutting-edge technologies and transformative solutions that address our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-oriented, thrive in collaborative settings, and aspire to enhance our country with state-of-the-art technologies that protect freedom, consider joining our team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work. SNC Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free from discrimination.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.

We believe that diversity in our workforce fosters new and innovative ways to dream, create, and inspire.



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