Systems Engineer Level 3

Insight Global; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Systems Engineer in Mukilteo, WA to provide technical guidance on flight-capable mechanical systems. You will support system-level planning, architecture definition, and cross-disciplinary coordination to ensure compliant, high-performance designs.

The role requires MBSE experience, aerospace fundamentals knowledge, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Strong documentation and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering with 4–7 years of experience.
• Experience with system-level engineering, integration, and qualification testing
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Working knowledge of aerospace fundamentals such as structures, FEA, dynamics, and materials
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• Experience supporting systems engineering efforts during proposals (SOW/compliance reviews, rough estimates)
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as DOORS Next Generation (DNG) and Jazz Team Server (JTS) Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM)
• Experience developing or supporting ConOps
• Background in system architecture trade studies or design evaluations
• Familiarity with verification & validation (V&V) processes
• Knowledge of system safety methods (e.g., FMEA/FMECA, fault trees)
• Experience with aerospace or defense certification and regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams working on flight-capable mechanical systems and structures
• Support system-level planning, execution, and coordination across engineering disciplines
• Help define system architecture and break high-level requirements into actionable engineering requirements
• Ensure designs meet technical, performance, and compliance requirements
• Support testing strategy, qualification planning, and performance validation
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and interface definitions

Skills

MBSE

System-level engineering

Documentation & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

Jazz Team Server (JTS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams working on flight-capable mechanical systems and structures
• Support system-level planning, execution, and coordination across engineering disciplines
• Help define system architecture and break high-level requirements into actionable engineering requirements
• Ensure designs meet technical, performance, and compliance requirements
• Support testing strategy, qualification planning, and performance validation
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and interface definitions

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related field)4–7 years of experience in systems engineering or related field supporting aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries
• Experience with system-level engineering, integration, and qualification testing
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Working knowledge of aerospace fundamentals such as structures, FEA, dynamics, and materials
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• Experience supporting systems engineering efforts during proposals (SOW/compliance reviews, rough estimates)
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as DOORS Next Generation (DNG) and Jazz Team Server (JTS) Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM)
• Experience developing or supporting ConOps
• Background in system architecture trade studies or design evaluations
• Familiarity with verification & validation (V&V) processes
• Knowledge of system safety methods (e.g., FMEA/FMECA, fault trees)
• Experience with aerospace or defense certification and regulatory standards

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].