Systems Engineer V

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Serves as a technical authority, ensuring that systems engineering standards are rigorously applied at the program level and that all contractual and mission requirements are met, while also mentoring junior systems engineers to enhance knowledge transfer and process maturity within the organization.

• Supervise the definition and maintenance of system, subsystem, and interface requirements; guarantee complete traceability, verification, and adherence to MDA standards.

• Guide the development and validation of system architecture, directly creating and implementing system-level verification and validation plans, functional allocations, interface definitions, and compliance reporting across all program tiers.

• Collaborate extensively with propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, and test teams to ensure cohesive system-level performance and verification closure.

• Oversee the identification of system-level risks, develop mitigation strategies, and integrate these into the program's risk posture.

• Manage technical baseline control, change management, and participate in formal reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.

• Provide authoritative leadership in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) — directing SysML modeling standards, integrating with requirements databases, and aligning the digital engineering toolchain.

• Act as the primary technical liaison with customer and supplier organizations regarding requirements flowdown, verification progress, and resolution of technical issues.

• Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers, enhancing knowledge transfer and process maturity within the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field with ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering or a related discipline, OR a Master’s degree in a related STEM field with eight (8) years of experience, OR fourteen (14) years of experience in systems engineering or a related discipline in lieu of a degree, OR a High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Extensive familiarity with MDA processes, CDRL development, and systems engineering lifecycle standards.

• Expert-level proficiency in requirements management tools, such as DOORS.

• In-depth knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499).

• Substantial experience applying MBSE principles with SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw).

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), allowing employees to take the necessary time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits provided at 100% for employees.

• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with over 12,700 options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos prior to enrollment.

• 401(k) retirement plan featuring a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, promoting long-term financial security.

• Company wellness programs that support both physical and mental well-being.

• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources available.

• An opportunity to collaborate with a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.