Senior Hypersonic Test Facility Systems Engineer

North Wind; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wind in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of hypersonic test facilities. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in complex technical systems and possess strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering activities, applying Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies, and ensuring project compliance with standards. North Wind is committed to equal opportunity and supports a safe workplace through thorough background checks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in complex technical systems with direct experience in systems engineering.
• Ability to perform complex systems analysis and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience leading system development and design efforts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate design, development, and optimization activities for test facilities.
• Apply MBSE methodologies to define, model, and simulate system architectures.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, validation plans, and design documentation.

Skills

Technical communication

Critical systems thinking

Problem-solving

Systems analysis

Leadership

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

SysML

Cameo Systems Modeler

JAMA

DOORS

Job description

North Wind in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of hypersonic test facilities. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in complex technical systems and possess strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering activities, applying Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies, and ensuring project compliance with standards. North Wind is committed to equal opportunity and supports a safe workplace through thorough background checks.