Systems Engineer

Greenpoint Technologies; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenpoint Technologies in Bothell, Washington is seeking a qualified professional to lead the requirements management processes for aviation projects. This role involves collaborating with engineers and clients to translate business needs into technical requirements, creating documentation, and managing project lifecycle changes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Preferred candidates have experience with industry standards and requirements management tools. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with industry standards like DO-160 and DO-178C preferred.
• Ability to work constructively with different departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements management processes and tools for the Engineering Department.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business needs.
• Create requirement documents and maintain traceability between requirements.

Skills

Requirements management

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PTC Codebeamer

Job description

Position Summary

Provides leadership in the deployment of requirements management processes and tools for the Engineering Department, ensuring effective management of project requirements throughout the aerospace project lifecycle. Supports the development of substantiation and safety documentation for aircraft modification projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of requirements management tools and processes, promoting best practices within the organization.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, including engineers, designers, and clients, to gather, analyze, and translate high-level business needs into detailed technical requirements.
• Creates clear and concise requirement documents, including functional specifications, system requirements, and design specifications, while maintaining traceability between requirements and project deliverables.
• Manages changes to requirements throughout the project lifecycle and supports the assessment of their impact on project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develops substantiation and safety documents (e.g., Functional Hazard Assessment, System Safety Analysis, Equipment Qualification Summaries, Functional Test Procedures), creates verification test plans based on requirements, and participates in validation activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Identifies and assesses risks related to requirements, proposes mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.
• Identifies and reports metrics related to requirements management to project leaders.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work, and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies

• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – You display a willingness to make decisions, you exhibit sound and accurate judgment, you support and explain reasoning for decisions, you include appropriate people in decision‑making process, and you make timely decisions.
• Planning and Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.
• Cost Consciousness – Works with approved budget, develops and implements cost saving measures, contributes to profits and revenue and conserves organizational resources.

Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Systems Engineering or equivalent, a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience preferred.

Eligibility

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign organization, or political asylee).

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., 14 CFR Part 25, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754) is preferred.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as PTC Codebeamer software is preferred.
• Ability to work constructively with other departments to gain consensus regarding requirements applicable to each program.
• Working knowledge of aircraft engineering processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Washington state salary range: $90,000.00 – $124,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

Company Statement

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.