Systems Engineer II – Systems

Description

The company builds defense, national security and space technology. This role sits in its Strategic Systems group and supports missile defense programs aligned with the Missile Defense Agency.

You will be part of the Strategic Systems Engineering department in Folsom, CA and report to the Systems Engineering Manager. The role can also be based in Reno, NV.

The job suits someone early in their systems career who wants to build system-level thinking, technical writing and teamwork while working under senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and maintain system, subsystem and interface requirements, and assist with traceability and compliance.
• Help write system-level verification plans, procedures and compliance matrices.
• Carry out system verification work such as reviews, inspections and tests.
• Help identify, record and track risks, and help draft mitigation strategies.
• Work with propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality and safety engineers.
• Share requirements, verification status and technical issues with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Help build and maintain MBSE artifacts in SysML using Cameo and MagicDraw.
• Take part in configuration management and change control.
• Help prepare for and attend technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR and TRR.
• Support technical planning, including task tracking and status reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in systems, aerospace or mechanical engineering, or another related STEM field from an accredited college or university. A master's degree can replace 1 year of experience.
• 2 to 4 years of systems engineering experience on DoD, aerospace or related engineering programs.
• Hands-on experience with requirements development, verification activities or risk management.
• Experience working on cross-functional engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of requirements tools such as DOORS or an equivalent, SysML diagrams (block definition, activity, sequence), and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw).
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle principles such as the INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499 and EIA-632.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to support technical risk assessments and documentation.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn and grow, and comfortable in a team setting.
• Preferred: familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes or similar DoD program environments.
• Preferred: exposure to technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR and TRR.
• Preferred: basic understanding of system architecture frameworks such as DoDAF.
• Preferred: strong work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to mission success.

Conditions

Travel of up to approximately 10%.

U.S. citizenship is required because of federal contract eligibility.

You must hold, or be able to obtain and keep, an active DoD Secret clearance.

You must comply with ITAR regulations.

Applicants must be U.S. persons, meaning a US citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and must be eligible to obtain any required export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Base salary is $82,460 to $128,000 in general, with California at $86,800 to $128,000 USD and Nevada at $82,460 to $121,600 USD. Your place in the range depends on experience, skills and location. This excludes benefits and bonus or incentive pay, and the range may change.

This position is eligible for an incentive plan.

The company is an equal opportunity employer for minority, female, disabled and veteran candidates.

Benefits

• Flexible time off to recharge and keep a healthy work-life balance.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, with a large share of premiums paid by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Gym memberships at over 12,700 locations nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness and Chuze Fitness, with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%.
• Company wellness programs for physical and mental health.
• Optional extra benefits and employee support resources.
• Work alongside a skilled team in a mission-driven environment.