Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer supports the design, development, integration, testing, certification, and sustainment of specialized aircraft systems for defense and government customers. This role works across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure mission systems and aircraft structural and system modifications meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and operational objectives. The Systems Engineer contributes to mission effectiveness through the successful execution of engineering activities across the system lifecycle, from concept development and integration to verification, certification, and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, analyze, and manage system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Develop system architectures and interface definitions for aircraft-based mission systems.
• Support integration of aircraft systems, structures, and mission equipment.
• Conduct systems engineering activities including requirements management, verification, validation, and traceability.
• Coordinate with design, avionics, software, certification, manufacturing, and flight test teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles in aerospace, defense, aviation, or complex technical programs.
• Knowledge of requirements management and verification methodologies.
• Understanding of aircraft systems, avionics, communications, networking, or mission systems integration.
• Experience developing technical documentation and engineering analyses.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with defense or special mission aircraft programs.
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter Requirements Management or similar requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD requirements, FAA, EASA, or military certification processes.