Systems Engineer – Requirements, Integration & Verification

Description

The company's Defense, Space & Security unit is hiring a systems engineer to lead requirements, verification and integration work on next-generation air refueling applications. The role is in the Puget Sound area and is based fully onsite in Tukwila, WA, supporting major development programs.

You will join an experienced, cross-disciplinary team that builds distinct systems to meet demanding requirements on air refueling programs.

The work centers on the company's next-generation aerial refueling and mobility aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. You will help ensure its complex systems, including aerial refueling, avionics, flight controls, communications and mission systems, are integrated, tested and delivered on schedule.

The role combines systems engineering practice, airplane systems knowledge and hands-on integration and test operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of hardware and software at both the airplane and system level for the mission and refueling systems.
• Lead requirements definition, management, validation and verification across the program, including traceability.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, integrated product teams, design, test and customer groups so work is right the first time.
• Use your knowledge of airplane systems, such as avionics, refueling, electrical power, hydraulics, environmental controls and flight controls, to support design, integration and troubleshooting.
• Write and maintain the Concept of Operations, operational documents and system use cases.
• Plan and run ground and flight test campaigns, including writing test procedures, leading readiness reviews and analyzing results afterward.
• Apply model-based systems engineering methods, such as SysML and Cameo, to record engineering outcomes.
• Staff test and operations consoles during lab, ground and flight test events.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective action for system integration problems.
• Work with avionics, communications, refueling, flight controls and mission systems engineers to keep systems integrating smoothly.
• Contribute to design reviews, safety reviews and certification activities.
• Improve integration processes, maintainability and operability of the systems.
• Guide technical discussions, align stakeholders and hold people accountable across disciplines.
• Communicate with engineering, program management, customers and leadership through clear technical writing, presentations and quick decisions in real time.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and keep a Secret clearance after start.
• You need a bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent directly related to the work.
• You must be a U.S. Person under 22 C.F.R. §120.62 to meet export control rules. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees and asylees.
• Experience level: 2 or more years of related work for Level 3, 5 or more years for Level 4, or 9 or more years for Level 5. A mix of education and experience can count toward these levels.
• The company will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Preferred: experience integrating complex systems.
• Preferred: strong written and verbal communication, with a record of leading technical discussions.
• Preferred: experience with military aircraft development, integration or sustainment.
• Preferred: knowledge of air-to-air refueling systems.
• Preferred: understanding of systems safety, reliability and airworthiness certification processes.
• Preferred: familiarity with lab integration environments (HIL/SIL) and simulation-based testing.
• Preferred: current or previous DoD Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
• Preferred: familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or equivalents.
• Preferred: working knowledge of model-based systems engineering, such as SysML and Cameo.
• Preferred: programmatic or operational experience with USAF Tankers.
• Preferred: experience with aircraft systems, avionics or mission systems integration.

Conditions

The role is 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA, on the first shift in the United States.

The position is union-represented and is not safety sensitive.

The role is not contingent upon program award.

You must pass the company's conflict of interest assessment.

Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation is offered to eligible internal candidates.

Language requirements: not applicable.

Export control and security clearance requirements apply as described above.

Pay ranges: Level 3 is $119,850 to $162,150, Level 4 is $146,200 to $197,800, and Level 5 is $176,800 to $239,200. Final pay depends on your experience, qualifications, market conditions and business needs.

Benefits

• Total rewards include competitive base pay and opportunities for variable compensation.
• Eligible employees can enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Available programs vary by location, hire date and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.