Systems Engineer Aerospace & Defense

About the Role:
Join a leading aerospace and defense organization, where our team engineers advanced solutions and systems that support critical missions worldwide. We value trust, transparency, and collaboration, and we provide a flexible work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

As a Systems Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team developing and deploying a state-of-the-art ground operational system. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into robust system designs, support software and system integration, and ensure solutions meet mission needs.

Responsibilities:

• Translate customer and mission requirements into architecture, design, and interfaces.
• Decompose end-to-end system requirements and coordinate with development and test teams.
• Support system/software design for cloud-based and ground-to-space communication systems.
• Apply systems engineering best practices throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis to support mission operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (Masters degree + 6 years experience acceptable).
• 8+ years of relevant systems engineering experience. Agile experience preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in ground system design, satellite communications, or mission tracking.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, MATLAB.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like CAMEO or MagicDraw a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance within a reasonable time.

What We Offer:

• Exciting career path with continuous learning and professional growth.
• Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 option with every other Friday off.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401k matching, paid parental leave, healthcare coverage, wellness programs, and employee resource groups.
• Opportunities to work alongside award-winning teams on cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects.

Workplace Options: On-site, Hybrid/Flex, or Remote.

Additional Information:

• Full-time position
• Mid-Senior level (1015 years experience)
• Occasional travel may be required