Systems Engineer Aerospace & Defense

Hr Journals; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Healthcare coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense organization seeks a Systems Engineer to develop and integrate advanced solutions supporting critical missions. This role involves translating requirements into robust designs, applying systems engineering best practices, and collaborating with a cross-functional team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 8+ years of experience, and familiarity with programming and systems engineering tools. Flexibility in workplace options, including on-site, hybrid, or remote, is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Knowledge or experience in ground system design or mission tracking.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into architecture and design.
• Support system/software design for cloud and ground-to-space systems.
• Apply systems engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Agile methodologies

Satellite communications

Java

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

CAMEO

MagicDraw

Job description

About the job Systems Engineer Aerospace & Defense

About the Role: Join a leading aerospace and defense organization, where our team engineers advanced solutions and systems that support critical missions worldwide. We value trust, transparency, and collaboration, and we provide a flexible work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

As a Systems Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team developing and deploying a state-of-the-art ground operational system. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into robust system designs, support software and system integration, and ensure solutions meet mission needs.

Responsibilities:

• Translate customer and mission requirements into architecture, design, and interfaces.
• Decompose end-to-end system requirements and coordinate with development and test teams.
• Support system/software design for cloud-based and ground-to-space communication systems.
• Apply systems engineering best practices throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis to support mission operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (Masters degree + 6 years experience acceptable).
• 8+ years of relevant systems engineering experience. Agile experience preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in ground system design, satellite communications, or mission tracking.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, MATLAB.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like CAMEO or MagicDraw a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance within a reasonable time.

What We Offer:

• Exciting career path with continuous learning and professional growth.
• Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 option with every other Friday off.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401k matching, paid parental leave, healthcare coverage, wellness programs, and employee resource groups.
• Opportunities to work alongside award-winning teams on cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects.

Workplace Options: On-site, Hybrid/Flex, or Remote.

Additional Information:

• Full-time position
• Mid-Senior level (1015 years experience)