Lead Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Aerospace (Remote)

City of Lincoln; Presque Isle (ME); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% 401(k) match

Employee stock option program

Job summary

VALT Enterprizes, Inc. seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full product lifecycle for aerospace/defense programs.

You will direct requirements, architecture, verification, validation, and qualification activities while coordinating with program management, manufacturing, quality, and customers. The role emphasizes independent technical judgment, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, with on-site presence in Presque Isle, Maine, and remote work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of professional systems engineering experience, including technical leadership.
• Experience in disciplined systems engineering practices: requirements, architecture, interface, integration, verification & risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering planning and execution from concept to qualification.
• Manage system requirements, derived requirements, verification methods and traceability.
• Define system architecture, conduct trade studies, interface control, risk assessments, and decision-making.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Requirements management

Architecture development

Verification & validation

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM eng

10+ years systems engineering

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

VALT Enterprizes, Inc. seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full product lifecycle for aerospace/defense programs.

You will direct requirements, architecture, verification, validation, and qualification activities while coordinating with program management, manufacturing, quality, and customers. The role emphasizes independent technical judgment, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, with on-site presence in Presque Isle, Maine, and remote work