Aircraft Systems Engineer - Level 3/4

Insight Global; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global invites applications for a junior Aircraft Systems Engineer to help design, integrate, and develop aircraft systems for a cutting-edge aerospace platform. You will translate requirements into system architectures and collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to create robust interfaces and documentation.

This role concentrates on aft-section systems and supports trade studies, vendor evaluation, SOWs, and certification activities from concept to implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (ME/EE/Systems) is required.
• Experience delivering system architectures and system-level designs.
• Strong requirements decomposition and management skills.
• Experience creating system block/architecture diagrams and interfaces.
• Experience supporting vendor management, including SOWs and specifications.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Commercial aircraft interiors experience.
• Experience with wide-body aircraft programs.
• Aircraft systems integration experience (cabin/interior/mechanical/electrical).
• Aerospace/defense industry background.
• Experience with aircraft modifications, upgrades, or new programs.

Responsibilities

• Decompose customer requirements into actionable system and subsystem requirements.
• Develop system architectures, block diagrams, interfaces, and signal flow diagrams.
• Create and maintain system design documentation and specifications.
• Support vendor selection, evaluation, and contract management.
• Develop and review SOWs, vendor specs, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to integrate complex aircraft systems.
• Participate in technical discussions on design, interfaces, and integration strategies.
• Support trade studies and engineering decision-making through the lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet program requirements, safety and certification objectives.

Skills

System architecture design

Requirements decomposition

System-level design

Vendor management

SOW development

Aircraft systems integration

Cabin/interior systems knowledge

Security clearance eligibility

Aerospace/defense background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a junior level-experienced Aircraft Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and development of aircraft systems for a cutting-edge aerospace platform. This individual will be responsible for translating requirements into system architectures, creating system-level designs, evaluating vendors, and supporting the integration of mechanical and electrical subsystems throughout the aircraft.

This role will focus heavily on aircraft systems located in the aft section of the aircraft and will help drive technical decisions from concept through implementation.

• Decompose customer and program requirements into actionable system and subsystem requirements.
• Develop system architectures, block diagrams, interface definitions, and signal flow diagrams.
• Create and maintain system design documentation, architecture artifacts, and technical specifications.
• Support the selection, evaluation, and management of external vendors and suppliers.
• Develop and review Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor specifications, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to integrate complex aircraft systems.
• Involve in technical discussions regarding system design, interfaces, performance requirements, and integration strategies.
• Support trade studies and engineering decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure system designs meet program requirements, safety standards, and certification objectives.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience developing system architectures and system-level designs.
• Strong understanding of requirements decomposition and requirements management.
• Experience creating: System block diagrams, Architecture diagrams, Signal flow diagrams, and Interface documentation
• Experience supporting vendor management activities, including SOW development and technical specifications.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Commercial aircraft interiors experience.
• Experience supporting wide-body aircraft programs.
• Prior aircraft systems integration experience related to cabin, interior, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Aerospace or defense industry background.
• Experience working with aircraft modifications, upgrades, or new aircraft development programs.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].