Missile Systems Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

CoAspire; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CoAspire is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Chief Engineer and program management on advanced missile programs. You will develop and decompose technical requirements, manage interfaces, and ensure traceability from concept through production.

Based onsite in Fairfax/Manassas, VA, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prepare design reviews, ICDs, CDRs, and other technical artifacts while maintaining performance, safety, and security standards. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of systems engineering experience in aerospace/defense.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience with requirements management, interface management, verification planning, and technical documentation (CDRLs, ICDs, etc.).
• Broad systems engineering experience, including requirements development, system architecture/design support, CONOPS development, and verification & validation activities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments and support technical leadership.
• U.S. citizenship and current Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in developing, managing, and maintaining system goals and expectations, across all phases of design, development, integration and test.
• Support the preparation, review, and delivery of design review artifacts and other technical documentation to the customer, including PDR and CDR events.
• Support technical teams with the development and maintenance of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and similar documents across engineering teams.
• Perform requirements analysis, trade studies, and risk assessments to support system architecture and design decisions on an as‑needed basis.
• Ensure proper flow‑down of requirements to subsystems and suppliers and maintain traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Incorporate technical inputs and documentation from other engineering disciplines and external stakeholders into the overall systems engineering baseline.
• Conduct requirements and design reviews to identify inconsistencies, gaps, or risks, and support implementation of corrective actions on an as‑needed basis.
• Interface directly with senior leadership, DoW stakeholders, subcontractors, and company leadership to align systems engineering efforts with program needs and milestones.

Skills

Requirements management

Interface management

Verification planning

Technical documentation

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Aerospace/EE/ME

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering

Job description

CoAspire is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Chief Engineer and program management on advanced missile programs. You will develop and decompose technical requirements, manage interfaces, and ensure traceability from concept through production.

Based onsite in Fairfax/Manassas, VA, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prepare design reviews, ICDs, CDRs, and other technical artifacts while maintaining performance, safety, and security standards. U.S.