Senior Systems Engineer - Aviation & Systems Integration

Jobtailor; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior systems engineer to lead multidisciplinary aerospace programs in Englewood, CO. You will drive requirements capture, system architecture, and compliance verification across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

The role focuses on phase-gate product development, DO-178C/DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, and AS9100 standards, working closely with customers and certification teams to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7–10 years’ related industry experience and/or training
• Experience leading programs with a requirements-based culture and system engineering tools
• Experience decomposing customer/marketing requirements into multidisciplinary engineering requirements
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, DO-160/178C/254, ISO 9001/AS9100 and similar standards
• Proficiency with SysML tools and CAD software

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to define and lead technical direction for programs
• Lead requirements capture across mechanical and electrical teams
• Interface with customers to architect subsystems and components
• Define system interfaces and manage SysML documents
• Support System Requirements Reviews and maintain project specifications
• Develop technical quotes for Engineering Support Requests
• Lead risk management including FMEA and FMECA
• Verify methods of compliance and oversee testing activities
• Coordinate with Certification and ODA teams for timely project closure
• Serve as a technical leader without direct supervisory responsibilities
• Travel >5% as required

Skills

Requirements Management

Safety Hazard Analysis

SysML Proficiency

Phase Gate Product Design

INCOSE Certification

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Systems Engineering Leadership

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field

Tools

SysML software (Eclipse with Papyrus SysML)

Siemens Polarion

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior systems engineer to lead multidisciplinary aerospace programs in Englewood, CO. You will drive requirements capture, system architecture, and compliance verification across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

The role focuses on phase-gate product development, DO-178C/DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, and AS9100 standards, working closely with customers and certification teams to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.