Manager, Systems Engineering (Clearance Required)

Sierraspace is hiring a Manager, Systems Engineering (Clearance Required) for a full-time opportunity in Centennial, CO. This leadership role is ideal for experienced professionals seeking Manager, Systems Engineering (Clearance Required) jobs near Centennial who want to guide technical teams on site in a dynamic environment.

The Opportunity

As Manager, Systems Engineering (Clearance Required) at Sierraspace in Centennial, CO, you will take ownership of systems-level engineering leadership within a full-time on-site position. This Sierraspace career opening lets you shape engineering direction, support mission delivery goals, and grow while working from our Centennial location. Professionals searching for Manager, Systems Engineering (Clearance Required) near me or Sierraspace careers will find this full-time role matches those seeking hands-on management of complex technical efforts without remote or hybrid options.

What You'll Do

• Direct day-to-day systems engineering activities including architecture definition, requirements allocation, and trade studies
• Coordinate integration, verification, and validation efforts across multi-disciplinary teams to keep programs on track
• Own risk identification, mitigation planning, and configuration control for assigned systems
• Partner with program managers, design engineers, and external stakeholders to align technical baselines with schedule and cost objectives
• Mentor individual systems engineers, set performance goals, and build team capability in Centennial
• Uphold rigorous engineering processes and documentation standards throughout the product lifecycle
• Report technical status, issues, and recommendations to senior leadership regularly

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated success leading systems engineering teams on complex hardware or software-intensive programs
• Deep knowledge of systems engineering methods such as requirements management, interface control, and model-based techniques
• Security clearance required; candidates must hold or be able to obtain the necessary clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to balance technical excellence with schedule and budget discipline
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture

About the Company

Sierraspace is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

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