Systems Engineer 3

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 102,631; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is looking for multiple Systems Engineers to join their team in Everett, WA. The role involves collaboration across multidisciplinary teams focusing on requirements engineering, system architecture, and compliance with aerospace standards. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive pay at up to $74.50/hour and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with V-Diagram processes.
• Knowledge of safety assessments like FHA and PSSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements definition and allocation from aircraft to system level.
• Maintain functional and logical airplane architecture.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense regulations.

Skills

Requirements engineering

System architecture

Verification & Validation (V&V)

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

SysML/UML

Cameo

Job description

Position Id: 377189
Status: Open
Location: Everett, Washington
Duration: 12+ months
Pay Rate: Up to $74.50/Hour
Employment Type: Contract
Work Shift: Shift-1

Position Description

Positions are 100% onsite. Main location will be Everett, other location will be Renton, WA. Company is seeking multiple Systems Engineers 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 alignments to make a positive impact on the future of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation from aircraft-level to system and item level.
• Support 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 higher-level requirements.
• 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).
• Collaborate 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.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering lifecycle within aerospace, automotive, or complex system domains.
• 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).
• System modeling (SysML/UML, Cameo, or equivalent).
• Test planning and execution across multiple integration levels.
• Aircraft design, development, and certification knowledge.

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years’ related work experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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• Retirement savings plans

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