Systems Engineer V - Systems Verified today
About the Role
The Systems Engineer V serves as a senior technical leader responsible for defining, integrating, and validating complex defense systems. You report to the Systems Engineering Manager in the Strategic Systems Engineering Department and provide both technical authority and mentorship to the engineering team.
Your Responsibilities
- Act as technical authority ensuring program-level systems engineering rigor and compliance with contractual and mission requirements.
- Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and process maturity.
- Oversee system, subsystem, and interface requirements definition and maintenance with full traceability, verification, and MDA standards compliance.
- Lead development and validation of system architecture, including creation and execution of system-level verification and validation plans, functional allocations, and interface definitions.
- Interface extensively with propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, and test teams to ensure coherent system-level performance and verification closure.
- Manage system-level risk identification, mitigation strategy, and integration into program risk posture.
- Coordinate technical baseline management, change control, and participation in formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
- Provide MBSE leadership: guide SysML modeling standards, integration with requirements databases, and digital engineering toolchain alignment.
- Serve as primary technical liaison with customer and supplier organizations on requirements flowdown, verification progress, and technical issue resolution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with 10 years of systems engineering experience; OR Master's degree in related STEM field with 8 years of experience; OR 14 years of systems engineering experience in lieu of degree; OR High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Deep familiarity with MDA processes, CDRL development, and systems engineering lifecycle standards.
- Expert-level proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
- Deep knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499).
- Significant experience applying MBSE principles using SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of DoDAF architecture frameworks and digital engineering environments.
- Experience in Reliability and/or System Safety Analyses.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance.
- Must comply with ITAR regulations and be a U.S. Person: U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Section 1324b(a)(3).
- Travel up to 10-15%, including possible overnights for customer reviews and test events.
Compensation and Location
Base salary range: $153,615-$199,400 depending on experience, skills, and location. California range: $161,700-$199,400. Nevada range: $153,615-$189,430. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant company-paid premiums
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
- 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
- Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Voluntary benefits and employee support resources