Senior Systems Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Iris-Technology; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible education benefits

12 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dental care

Vision care

Health care

FSA

Job summary

Iris Technology Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer III to provide senior technical leadership for complex aerospace and defense programs from requirements through integration and testing. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with customers, program management, and engineering to meet objectives and ensure quality.

The role requires strong systems engineering knowledge, cross-discipline coordination, and proven project leadership in a hybrid Irvine, CA environment with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, with Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with 15+ years preferred, in highly technical research and development, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or related environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in the technical development, analysis, integration, or implementation of complex engineering systems or applications.
• At least 5 years of experience managing technical projects, including schedules, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers, Development Teams, and Program Managers to establish program requirements, system specifications, system architecture, technical deliverables, and program objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the technical performance of Company programs.
• Develop system specifications based on customer requirements.
• Develop system-level test plans and test procedures based on program requirements.
• Maintain a system-level view of program objectives and ensure system elements integrate successfully to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Requirements development

System integration

Customer interaction

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred

Job description

Iris Technology Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer III to provide senior technical leadership for complex aerospace and defense programs from requirements through integration and testing. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with customers, program management, and engineering to meet objectives and ensure quality.

The role requires strong systems engineering knowledge, cross-discipline coordination, and proven project leadership in a hybrid Irvine, CA environment with a