SEA Systems Engineer 2-1707

Belcan Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking a SEA Systems Engineer 2 to support the Systems Engineering department in Woodland Hills, CA. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage baselines, and ensure a smooth hardware‑software transition to production on site.

The role requires active Secret Clearance and strong systems‑engineering experience, with proficiency in DOORS, CAMEO, and MATLAB. You will produce CDR artifacts and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to drive

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required to start.
• Proficient with DOORS, CAMEO and MATLAB.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative team player with cross‑functional impact.
• Meticulous attention to detail and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional and performance baselines and ensure traceability.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with customers and partners.
• Maintain ICDs and generate test verification matrices for HIL/SIL.
• Guide verification, analyze results, and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage baselines, version control, and change impact analyses.
• Prepare CDR artifacts and status reports for leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Agile

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

MATLAB

Job description

Description:

Job Title: SEA Systems Engineer 2
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Zip Code: 91367
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: Up to $94.89/hr.
Schedule: 9/80A
Start Date: Immediate
Keyword's: #WoodlandHillsjobs; #SEASystemsEngineer2jobs.

*You must currently have an active Secret Clearance*

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is looking for a Systems Engineer 2 to support their Systems Engineering department. As a member of the Systems Engineering department you"ll get to lead cross‑functional teams, manage configuration baselines and ensure successful transition of hardware‑software systems to production. This position will serve on-site at Woodland Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the technical baseline development by capturing, analyzing, and finalizing the functional and performance requirements baseline; maintain full traceability in DOORS and confirm verifiability ahead of the Critical Design Review (CDR).
• Develop functional and physical system architectures, conduct trade‑off studies, and select optimal solutions that advance system maturity toward production readiness.
• Organize and lead internal design‑review meetings; facilitate external CDR sessions with customers, suppliers, certification bodies and other partners, collecting feedback, documenting decisions and driving corrective actions to closure.
• Collaborate with integration and test teams on schedules, maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and create comprehensive test verification matrices that cover hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) scenarios.
• Lead verification execution, analyze test and analysis results, resolve discrepancies and close verification loops to satisfy CDR baseline requirements and subsequent system qualification.
• Manage baseline configuration items, enforce version control and conduct impact analyses for changes throughout system verification and validation.
• Author and maintain critical CDR artifacts-System Requirements Document, ICD, Design Description, Test Plans, Risk Register-and produce regular status reports and executive‑level presentations on CDR and verification readiness, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers; actively participate in cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with program objectives and promote knowledge sharing across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, proposing updates to configuration‑management practices and contributing to lessons‑learned documentation for future programs.

Basic Qualifications for SEA Systems Engineer 2

• Demonstrated systems‑engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Proficient with systems‑engineering tools such asDOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of translating technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player who actively contributes to cross‑functional projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high‑quality, reliable work.
• Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast‑changing, fast‑paced environments.

** Active Secret Clearance is required to start **

Preferred Qualifications for SEA Systems Engineer 2

• Solid understanding of inertial navigation and related products.
• Proven track record executing program milestones, including Systems Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR).

Benefits

Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. We consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.

Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.