Senior Systems Engineer

Neon Aero; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Growth opportunities

Health benefits

401k

Job summary

Neon Aero is seeking a Systems Engineer to own requirements decomposition, build SysML models, and establish verification traceability across active aerospace programs from customer specs to certification evidence.

You’ll define and control interfaces, collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, safety, and test teams, and contribute to PDR/CDR milestones while helping scale Neon Aero’s MBSE-driven, AI-enhanced digital thread.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in aerospace or complex systems development, with at least 2 years in a systems engineering role.
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A/B requirements development, flow-down, and verification processes.
• Hands-on experience authoring and managing requirements in a requirements management tool.
• Experience building or contributing to SysML models.
• Familiarity with DO-160, DO-178C, and DO-254 and their influence on system requirements.
• Strong written communication, including the ability to write clear, verifiable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Author and decompose system requirements with traceability from customer specs to hardware, software, and other disciplines.
• Build and maintain SysML models of system architecture, behavior, and interfaces.
• Define and control internal and external interfaces, including ICDs with customers and suppliers.
• Develop verification plans and matrices tying requirements to design, analysis, and test evidence.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams to keep requirements and designs aligned.

Skills

Requirements engineering

MBSE

SysML

AR P4754A/B

Requirements management

DO-160/178C/254

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/ Aerospace/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Tools

Flow

Cameo Systems Modeler

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can't keep up. At Neon Aero, we're breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won't just take a job — you'll help reinvent how the world flies. If you're ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

The Systems Engineer will execute Neon's requirements, architecture, and traceability work on active aerospace programs, applying the frameworks and processes established by the Systems Engineering Architect. This role owns requirements decomposition, system models, interface definitions, and verification traceability for assigned systems, from customer specification through certification evidence.

As a core member of a small Systems Engineering team, the Systems Engineer will deliver directly against program milestones such as PDR and CDR, strengthen Neon's system development process, and grow toward technical leadership as Neon scales.

Why This Role Matters

• Requirements Engineering
  • Author, decompose, and maintain system and subsystem requirements in Neon's requirements management tool, with traceability to customer specifications and allocation to hardware, software, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Analyze customer requirements for completeness, verifiability, and ambiguity, and prepare clarification and change requests for customer review.
  • Execute requirements reviews, baselining, and change impact analysis in accordance with Neon's work instructions and ARP4754A/B processes.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Build and maintain SysML models of system architecture, behavior, and interfaces in accordance with Neon's modeling conventions.
  • Link requirements from the requirements management tool to SysML elements to support allocation, trade studies, and design analysis.
  • Keep models aligned with program baselines as requirements and designs evolve.
• Interfaces & Integration
  • Define and control internal and external interfaces, including interface control documents (ICDs) with customers and suppliers.
  • Support system integration planning and work with design and test teams to resolve integration issues.
• Verification & Traceability
  • Develop verification plans, verification cross-reference matrices, and verification methods (test, analysis, inspection, demonstration) for assigned requirements.
  • Maintain end-to-end traceability from requirements through design, analysis, and verification evidence across requirements management, MBSE, and PLM tools.
  • Prepare systems engineering deliverables for design reviews and certification data packages.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work daily with mechanical, electrical, software, safety, test, and certification engineers to keep requirements and designs aligned.
  • Support customer technical interchanges and requirements coordination.
  • Identify process and tooling improvements, including opportunities to apply Neon's AI tooling to systems engineering workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace or complex systems development, with at least 2 years in a systems engineering role.
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A/B requirements development, flow-down, and verification processes.
• Hands-on experience authoring and managing requirements in a requirements management tool.
• Experience building or contributing to SysML models.
• Familiarity with DO-160, DO-178C, and DO-254 and their influence on system requirements.
• Strong written communication, including the ability to write clear, verifiable requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Flow, Cameo Systems Modeler, and Siemens Teamcenter.
• Experience with electromechanical actuation, flight control, or propulsion systems.
• Experience supporting PDR and CDR milestones on a certified aerospace program.
• Experience working with customers on requirements and ICDs in a Tier-1 or Tier-2 supplier environment.
• Experience working in startups or fast-paced environments where processes are still being built.
• Interest in AI/ML applications in systems engineering.
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification.

Why Join Neon

• Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
• Build the foundations of a digital-first aerospace company.
• Work at the cutting edge of model-based engineering and digital thread integration.
• Gain direct exposure to every phase of aerospace product development, from customer requirements through certification, and grow into technical leadership as the company scales.
• Competitive compensation - including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k) designed to support you in and out of work

This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable.

$150,000—$175,000 USD

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.