Systems Engineer VI

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical authority for systems engineering across various programs.

• Develop and implement organizational standards, processes, and best practices to ensure mission and contractual compliance.

• Define and oversee the site's requirements management strategy, traceability frameworks, verification standards, and MDA compliance policies.

• Establish the system architecture strategy and supervise verification and validation frameworks.

• Direct functional allocations, interface standards, and methodologies for compliance reporting.

• Provide leadership in cross-domain systems engineering across propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, and testing disciplines.

• Oversee the site’s risk management strategy, including the development of frameworks for risk identification, mitigation, and escalation.

• Manage the technical baseline across programs and lead reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.

• Set standards for change control and configuration management.

• Offer leadership in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including SysML modeling standards, requirements database integration, and alignment of the digital engineering toolchain.

• Collaborate with customers and suppliers regarding requirements flowdown, verification progress, and resolution of technical issues.

• Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field with 15 years of experience in systems engineering or a related discipline, OR a Master’s Degree in a related STEM field with 13 years of experience, OR 19 years of experience in systems engineering or a related discipline in lieu of a degree, OR a High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Extensive knowledge of MDA processes, CDRL development, and systems engineering lifecycle standards.

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

• In-depth knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards, including the INCOSE SE Handbook and MIL-STD-499.

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

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

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract eligibility.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Compliance with ITAR regulations is mandatory.

• Willingness to travel up to 10–15%, which may include overnight trips for customer reviews and testing events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an incentive plan.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.

• Company-covered premiums and benefits fully paid for employees.

• Flexible and affordable gym memberships with over 12,700 options nationwide.

• Access to free on-demand workout videos prior to gym enrollment.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%.

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

• Additional voluntary benefits and resources for employee support.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.