SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Aerospace & Defense)

The Marvin Group; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group in Inglewood is seeking a Systems Engineer who will assist in the design, development, and quality assurance of systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering, particularly in the Aerospace and Defense domains.

Responsibilities include providing technical support throughout the system lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering.
• Background in Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for system requirements development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirement analysis.
• Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders.

Skills

System design and architecture

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Requirements management tools such as DOORS NG

Job description

Position Summary

Systems Engineer is responsible for assisting in the research, analysis, management or testing duties related to the design, development, integration, implementation, and quality assurance of products, programs and systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for all phases of system requirements development, conducting technical analyses, evaluation, and assessment of system requirements, requirements development, documentation, and verification.
• Requirements definition, traceability, functional decomposition, verification, and validation.
• Support design, development, test, and implementation of systems and subsystems, adhering to DOD and industry standards utilizing best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, analyze system capabilities, and propose innovative solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other systems engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge‑sharing environment.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies on requirements within system and subsystem for electro‑mechanical devices.
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and proposals to customers and stakeholders.
• Develop Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP).
• Create and manage interface control documents (ICD).
• Participate in technical and programmatic customer interactions such as System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR).
• Facilitate and contribute to product safety such as Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Assessment (FMECA), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Fault Tree Assessments (FTA).

Skills and Requirements (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, working with similar electro‑mechanical systems.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Proficiency in system design and architecture, with experience in system integration and testing.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as MIL-STD-810 and RTCA DO-160.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including customers.
• Experience with Defense/Military Certification processes and requirements.
• Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment in fielding of capabilities to customers.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven track record of providing technical leadership to small, high‑performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience with actuators.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS NG.
• Experience with Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Assessment (FMECA).
• Electro‑mechanical engineering, with a heavier focus on mechanical systems.
• Security clearance or willingness to obtain one, as required for Defense Programs.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be needed to support customer visits (up to 10%).

Export Control Compliance

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.
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