Systems Engineer, Level 2

Jobtailor; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive aerospace programs, manage requirements across mechanical and electrical teams, and interface with customers to architect subsystems. The role emphasizes SysML, verification, and regulatory compliance in a high-aptitude environment.

Ideal candidates hold INCOSE certification, PE preferred, and have extensive CAD experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD). The position involves complex program management and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 7–10 years related industry experience.
• Experience leading programs using systems engineering tools and best practices.
• Decomposing customer/marketing requirements into multidisciplinary engineering requirements.
• Experience with aviation or regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and provide technical leadership to aerospace projects.
• Lead requirement capture and management across mechanical and electrical teams.
• Interface with customers during project initiation to architect subsystems.
• Define and manage system/subsystem interface control documents and requirements in SysML.
• Coordinate Certification and ODA efforts and tasks for timely closure of STC projects.
• Oversee testing activities and contribute to verification planning.
• Support with budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
• Interface with suppliers and customers to align on project goals.

Skills

SysML

SHA

FMEA

INCOSE CSEP/ESEP

Phase Gate

Project Mgmt

CAD SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Polarion

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Eclipse with Papyrus SysML

Siemens Polarion

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Define, manage, and provide technical leadership to commercial or military projects within the Engineering Department
• Lead airframe, subsystem, and component-level requirement capture, memorialization, and management across mechanical and electrical engineering teams
• Interface with customers during project/program initiation to architect subsystems and components
• Define, memorialize, and manage system and subsystem interface control documents and requirements in SysML
• Collaborate with Project Engineering to facilitate System Requirements Reviews and ensure alignment between customer aircraft/systems and internal subsystems
• Ensure complete and accurate project specifications throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop technical quotes supporting Engineering Support Requests and project requirements
• Lead requirement decomposition, including 14 CFR and external customer requirements, to component and functional levels for electrical and mechanical subsystems
• Review compliance methodologies and verification plans to ensure proper artifact generation
• Review risk assessments and requirement prioritization; lead project risk management, including SHA, SSA, FMEA, and FMECA as needed
• Support Project Engineering in maintaining projects within budget and schedule milestones through compliance with documented requirements and management of change requests
• Provide quotes to Project Manager and Marketing as requested by Engineering leadership
• Identify specialized staffing and technical requirements; coordinate with engineering, certification, and ODA leaders to determine project man-loading and technical requirements
• Request allocation of technical resources from the Engineering Manager
• Verify engineering methods of compliance, including substantiations, analyses, and test designs
• Oversee and document testing activities and outcomes
• Assist with ODA and Manufacturing testing as required
• Interface with suppliers, test houses, end users, management, and end customers
• Develop testing statements of work
• Coordinate Certification and ODA efforts and tasks for timely closure of STC projects
• Serve as a technical leader through influence without direct supervisory responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related engineering field from a four-year college or university, and 7–10 years’ related industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Comprehensive experience working in a high aptitude engineering environment
• Demonstrated experience leading successful programs by creating a requirements-based culture utilizing system engineering tools and best practices
• Experience decomposing customer/marketing requirements into multidisciplinary engineering requirements
• Analysis, design, and development experience in aviation field preferred
• Extensive experience working within a phase gate product design process
• Demonstrated success with new clean sheet product-to-production programs, including validation and verification for regulated industries
• Experience with Safety Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes Effects Analysis, and standards including MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-1629A, IEC-60812, AS13004
• Familiarity with reliability analysis (MTBF), planning, and testing
• Experience with listed aviation, systems engineering, safety, quality, risk, and lifecycle standards
• Delivery of difficult programs on schedule and budget
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business situations, strategies, theory, processes, management, budgeting, and operations
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills and high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks/AutoCAD preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficient with SysML software, including Eclipse with Papyrus SysML, Siemens Polarion, or other
• Required: INCOSE Certified or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP or ESEP)
• Professional Engineer and/or Master’s degree preferred
• Regular attendance and role dependability
• Must be willing to work overtime as required
• Willingness to travel more than 5% of the time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering projects with a focus on requirements management, compliance methodologies, and risk assessment. Proficient in utilizing SysML and CAD software to support system design and testing in regulated aviation environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SysML Requirements Management
• Safety Hazard Analysis (SHA)
• Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• INCOSE Certified or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP or ESEP)
• Phase Gate Product Design Process

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Requirements Decomposition
• Aviation Engineering
• Compliance Methodologies
• Risk Management
• Technical Leadership
• Validation and Verification
• Reliability Analysis (MTBF)
• System Engineering Tools
• Project Specification Management
• Budget Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Business Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

• INCOSE Certified
• Expert Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP or ESEP)
• Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Regulated Industries
• Lifecycle Standards
• MIL-STD-882E
• MIL-STD-1629A
• IEC-60812
• AS13004
• Project Management
• Engineering Support Requests
• Customer Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• SysML Software
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Suite
• Eclipse with Papyrus SysML
• Siemens Polarion