Systems Engineer

Thomas Global; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefit package

Mission-critical aerospace and defense

Job summary

Thomas Global Systems in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the full lifecycle development of avionics and defense electronic systems, translating customer and program needs into requirements and architectures while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet performance, safety and reliability goals.

The role emphasizes civil aviation certification and military airworthiness, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A and DO-160, with responsibilities spanning verification, integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of systems engineering across avionics or defense systems.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system requirements, architectures and interfaces.
• Allocate requirements to hardware/software and maintain traceability.
• Define and manage interfaces across electrical, mechanical, software and data.
• Integrate components into aircraft, ground, vehicle or mission systems.
• Develop verification plans, procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Support civil aviation certification and military airworthiness activities.
• Prepare technical data and present to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot issues with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Jira

Job description

Join Our Team as a Systems Engineer!

About the Company:

Thomas Global Systems is a leader in the design, manufacture and support of high-integrity aviation and defense electronics, operating out of locations in Sydney, Australia and Irvine, California.

About the Role:

The Systems Engineer supports the full lifecycle development, integration, verification, qualification, production and sustainment of avionics and defense electronic systems. The role translates customer, operational, regulatory and program needs into requirements and architectures, working with multidisciplinary teams to meet performance, safety, reliability, security and compliance objectives.

Location:

Irvine, CA, fully onsite.

What's on Offer:

• A varied, fast paced role with an innovative and respected leader in mission-critical aerospace and defense products.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefit package.
• Join a team of skilled and motivated people committed to innovation, collaboration, and national security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

System Requirements and Architecture:

• Define and manage system requirements, architectures, interfaces and operational concepts for avionics and defense electronic systems.

• Allocate requirements to hardware and software, conduct trade studies and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the development lifecycle.

Integration and Interface Management:

• Define and manage electrical, mechanical, software and data interfaces, including interface control documentation.

• Integrate components and line-replaceable units into aircraft, ground, vehicle or mission systems, as applicable.

Verification, Validation and Qualification:

• Develop verification and validation plans, procedures, test cases and acceptance criteria based on approved requirements.

• Support analysis, system integration, environmental qualification, acceptance testing, anomaly resolution and verification closure.

Safety, Airworthiness and Compliance:

• Support civil aviation certification and military airworthiness or customer qualification activities, as applicable to the program.

• Apply applicable regulatory and industry standards, including FAA or EASA requirements, ARP4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254 and relevant MIL-STDs.

Technical Planning and Reviews:

• Support technical planning, design reviews, risk management, configuration control and coordination with customers and suppliers.

• Prepare and present technical data, analyses, status and compliance evidence to internal and external stakeholders.

Problem Resolution and Lifecycle Support:

• Troubleshoot development, production and field issues using structured root-cause analysis and corrective-action methods.

• Develop maintenance, repair, upgrade and sustainment guidance to support the continued reliability of fielded products.

Documentation and Collaboration:

• Maintain specifications, requirements, architecture and design data, interface documents, test documentation and technical reports. Work with electrical, software, firmware, mechanical, verification, manufacturing, quality and program teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Skills, Experience and Behaviors:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field.

• Typically 5 or more years of experience applying systems engineering principles across the lifecycle of avionics, aerospace or defense electronic systems.

• Knowledge of requirements analysis, allocation and traceability; system architecture; interface management; integration; and verification and validation.

• Familiarity with civil aviation certification and/or defense airworthiness, qualification and customer requirements; experience in both environments is preferred.

• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Jira or equivalent systems.

• Professional certification, such as Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), is preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary teams.

Base salary range of $125,000 - $145,000 DOE per annum. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to location, skill set; relevant experience; and other business and organizational needs.

At-Will Employment Statement

Thomas Global Systems is an at-will employer. Employment with the company is voluntary and may be terminated by the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any reason or no reason at all.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Thomas Global Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [e-mail].