Systems Engineer IV – Systems

Description

The company works in space, defense and national security technology, building mission-critical systems for ground and space use.

This senior systems engineering specialist sits in the Aerospace Engineering Department and leads requirements definition, verification planning and risk management on DoD or MDA-aligned missile defense programs.

You report to the SE-Systems Functional Manager and join the SE-Systems Department, based in Folsom, CA. The role can also be based in Reno, NV, or worked hybrid or remote.

You will work with a skilled team on hard problems where the stakes are real and the work matters.

Responsibilities

• Define, break down and maintain system, subsystem and interface requirements, keeping them fully traceable and compliant across the program lifecycle.
• Write, own and run system-level verification and validation plans, procedures and compliance matrices.
• Plan and lead system-level verification events, including reviews, inspections and tests.
• Carry out and keep up technical risk assessments, mitigation plans and risk tracking records, with limited oversight.
• Work regularly with propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, test, quality and safety engineers to close requirements and move verification forward.
• Act as the main technical contact for customer and supplier stakeholders on requirement changes, verification progress and risk status.
• Lead technical planning, schedule alignment and tracking of engineering deliverables, and contribute to CDRL development and program reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and help improve processes within the systems engineering team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited college or university, plus 7 years of systems engineering or related experience. Alternatively, 11 years of systems engineering experience can replace the degree.
• Hands-on experience with Missile Defense Agency processes, CDRL development and formal technical reviews.
• Working knowledge of DOORS or an equivalent tool for requirements management.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering lifecycle standards, including the INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499 and EIA-632.
• Strong technical writing for briefings, formal documents, CDRLs and compliance matrices.
• Clear verbal communication with multidisciplinary teams, customers and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Project.
• Preferred: experience with reliability and/or system safety analyses.
• Preferred: skill in developing and reading SysML diagrams (block definition, activity, sequence and state) in Cameo Systems Modeler or an equivalent MBSE tool.

Conditions

Travel of up to 10-15%, which may include overnight stays to support customer reviews and test events.

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

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

You must comply with ITAR regulations.

Applicants must be U.S. Persons under U.S. export rules: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). You must also be able to obtain any required export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The base salary range is given for this role. Actual pay may fall above or below it depending on location, experience and performance.

This position is eligible for an incentive plan.

California pay range: $125,700 - $173,700 USD.

Nevada pay range: $119,415 - $165,015 USD.

The company welcomes applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans.

Benefits

• Flexible time off to recharge and keep a healthy work-life balance.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, with most of the premium paid by the company and many benefits covered at 100% for employees.
• Discounted gym memberships at more than 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 sign up.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs for physical and mental health.
• Optional extra benefits and employee support resources.