Systems Engineer IV – Systems

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a systems engineer to lead development, decomposition, and maintenance of system requirements across the program lifecycle, ensuring traceability and compliance.

You will plan verification, risk assessments, coordinate with cross-functional teams (propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, test, quality, and safety), and mentor junior engineers while driving planning and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field with 7 years of experience in systems engineering OR 5 years in systems engineering OR 11 years in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes, CDRL development, and formal technical reviews
• Proficient in DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management
• Solid knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, EIA-632)
• Strong technical writing skills for briefings, formal documentation, CDRLs, and compliance matrices
• Excellent verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and executive stakeholders
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project

Responsibilities

• Lead development, decomposition, and maintenance of system, subsystem, and interface requirements; ensure full traceability and compliance throughout the program lifecycle
• Develop, own, and execute system-level verification and validation plans, procedures, and compliance matrices
• Plan and lead execution of system-level verification events including reviews, inspections, and tests
• Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking documentation with limited oversight
• Interface regularly with cross-functional engineering teams (propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, test, quality, and safety) to drive requirements closure and verification status
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for customer and supplier stakeholders on requirements changes, verification progress, and risk posture
• Drive technical planning, schedule alignment, and tracking of engineering deliverables; contribute to CDRL development and program reporting
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements within the systems engineering team

Skills

Requirements management

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering

Tools

DOORS

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead development, decomposition, and maintenance of system, subsystem, and interface requirements; ensure full traceability and compliance throughout the program lifecycle
• Develop, own, and execute system-level verification and validation plans, procedures, and compliance matrices
• Plan and lead execution of system-level verification events including reviews, inspections, and tests
• Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking documentation with limited oversight
• Interface regularly with cross-functional engineering teams (propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, test, quality, and safety) to drive requirements closure and verification status
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for customer and supplier stakeholders on requirements changes, verification progress, and risk posture
• Drive technical planning, schedule alignment, and tracking of engineering deliverables; contribute to CDRL development and program reporting
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements within the systems engineering team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university with 7 years of experience in systems engineering OR systems engineering or related discipline with 5 years of experience OR 11 years of experience in systems engineering in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes, CDRL development, and formal technical reviews
• Proficient in DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management
• Solid knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, EIA-632)
• Strong technical writing skills for briefings, formal documentation, CDRLs, and compliance matrices
• Excellent verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and executive stakeholders
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project