Systems Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our SE&I team in Everett or Renton, WA for a 12-month assignment.

The ideal candidate will apply requirements engineering, system architecture, V-model verification, and safety analyses per ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-178C, and DO-254.

Collaborating with hardware, software, safety and test teams, you will support certification actions with FAA/EASA and contribute to robust system development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 9+ years in aerospace systems engineering.
• Experience with V-Diagram lifecycle from requirements to verification.
• Knowledge of FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES and safety/regulatory standards.
• Ability to collaborate across hardware, software, safety and test teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation from aircraft-level to system and item level.
• Lead development and maintain functional and logical airplane and system architecture.
• Ensure FHA, PSSA, CMA analyses aligned with safety objectives.
• Guide item design with traceability to DRO, SRO, and SCD requirements.
• Develop a plan and execute verification and validation activities across the V-model.
• Support safety analyses (SSA, FMEA/FMES) and compliance with aerospace regulations (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761).
• Lead discussions across software and hardware engineering teams during design and testing phases.
• Provide documentation and support for certification authorities (FAA/EASA).
• Participate in technical design reviews, audits, and interchange meetings.

Skills

Requirements engineering

System architecture

V&V

ARP4754A/ARP4761

Safety analyses

DO-178C/DO-254

Technical writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

SysML/UML/Cameo

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Everett or Renton, WA

Shifts: 1st 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Summary:

Client is seeking a Systems Engineer - Career or Expert to support our Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team in Everett or Renton, WA. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in requirements engineering, system architecture, design, verification & validation (V&V), and demonstrate knowledge of the Systems Engineering V-Diagram process as defined in ARP4754A/ARP4761 standards.

This role requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, safety, and test engineering) to ensure robust system development, compliance with certification standards, and alignment to make a positive impact on the future of the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation from aircraft-level to system and item level.
• Lead development and maintain functional and logical airplane and system architecture.
• Ensure functional hazard assessments (FHA), preliminary system safety assessments (PSSA), and common mode analyses (CMA) in alignment with safety objectives.
• Guide item design and implementation, ensuring traceability to all levels (e.g., DRO, SRO, and SCD) requirements.
• Develop a plan and execute verification and validation activities across the V-model (item verification, system integration & verification, aircraft-level verification).
• Support safety analyses (SSA, FMEA/FMES) and compliance with applicable aerospace/defense regulations (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761).
• Lead discussions across software and hardware engineering teams during design and testing phases.
• Provide documentation and support for certification authorities (FAA/EASA).
• Participate in technical design reviews, audits, and interchange meetings.

Required Skill:

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 9+ years of experience in systems engineering lifecycle within aerospace, automotive, or complex system domains.
• Extensive hands-on experience with V-Diagram processes (requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation).
• Knowledge of safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES).
• Familiarity with certification frameworks (ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254).
• Strong analytical thinking, clear technical writing, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Developing System modeling (SysML/UML, Cameo, or equivalent) at the airplane and systems level.
• Leading test planning and execution across multiple integration levels.
• Aircraft design, development, and certification knowledge.