Senior Systems Engineer IV (Contract) — Onsite, Secret

Apollopros; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollopros in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer IV for an onsite contract role focused on advanced propulsion and manufacturing systems. You will lead requirements development, manage verifications, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure program objectives are met.

The ideal candidate has a strong systems engineering background, MBSE exposure, and familiarity with DOORS. Active Secret clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 6 years of systems engineering experience in complex environments.
• Strong writing and communication skills for technical reports and reviews.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams and maintain security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain system, subsystem, and component requirements.
• Create facility and manufacturing requirements for propulsion systems.
• Perform requirements derivation, allocation, verification planning, and change management.
• Maintain requirements databases with full lifecycle traceability.
• Lead trade studies and coordinate cross-functional discussions.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and track risk reduction.
• Prepare technical reports and present to leadership.

Skills

Technical writing

Presentations

Cross-functional teamwork

Security clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Apollopros in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer IV for an onsite contract role focused on advanced propulsion and manufacturing systems. You will lead requirements development, manage verifications, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure program objectives are met.

The ideal candidate has a strong systems engineering background, MBSE exposure, and familiarity with DOORS. Active Secret clearance is required for this position.