Senior Systems Engineer, Space & Defense Programs

Karman; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with ...

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Mukilteo, WA. You will provide program-level technical oversight from concept through qualification, coordinating architecture, requirements, and test planning to ensure robust system designs.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to standards, and collaborate across disciplines, reporting to the IPT Lead. A strong background in aerospace engineering and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Typically 6+ years of aerospace/defense experience, including 2+ years in systems engineering.
• Experience with mechanical systems, electronics, cabling, integration and testing.
• Mastery of aerospace engineering concepts: FEA, dynamics, materials, design and test.
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-level technical oversight to meet requirements.
• Balance design, analysis and test activities for robust systems.
• Drive architecture decisions and requirement decomposition.
• Develop test plans and validation strategies for performance.
• Produce engineering reports and interface control documents.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver quality systems.
• Lead training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Systems engineering

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

FEA

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Mukilteo, WA. You will provide program-level technical oversight from concept through qualification, coordinating architecture, requirements, and test planning to ensure robust system designs.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to standards, and collaborate across disciplines, reporting to the IPT Lead. A strong background in aerospace engineering and leadership is essential.