Onsite Systems Engineer — Aerospace & Defense

Alten Technology USA; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Systems Engineer to own and support engineering projects, ensuring robust, airworthy systems. You will apply solid engineering principles to configure systems and components, working closely with internal teams and external customers to deliver reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes independent work on system or sustaining efforts, technical leadership, and adherence to safety and reliability standards in a federal contractor context. Onsite in Carson, CA.

Qualifications

• Experience leading system-level engineering efforts.
• Ability to interface with internal customers and suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for system control, software and communication.
• Provide input to programs and projects and support engineering efforts.
• Work independently on system or sustaining engineering tasks.
• Own technical and project management aspects with guidance from seniors.
• Act as primary technical contact for the system with internal customers.
• Review and process engineering changes in project development.
• Perform research and testing for troubleshooting and propose design changes.
• Interface with new suppliers under guidance as needed.
• Ensure redesigns meet performance, safety and reliability standards.
• Interface with external customers as a technical contact.
• Conduct root cause analysis leading to corrective actions.

Skills

System control

Software

Project management

Troubleshooting

Customer interface

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Systems Engineer to own and support engineering projects, ensuring robust, airworthy systems. You will apply solid engineering principles to configure systems and components, working closely with internal teams and external customers to deliver reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes independent work on system or sustaining efforts, technical leadership, and adherence to safety and reliability standards in a federal contractor context. Onsite in Carson, CA.