Systems Engineer - Rocket Propulsion

Motive Companies, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced rocket propulsion systems. The role emphasizes MBSE, requirements management, and risk control across the full product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in systems engineering, a strong aerospace background, and the ability to work onsite in Canoga Park, CA. This contract role offers a 9/80 schedule and competitive hourly pay DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 4+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with MBSE and DOORS.
• Clearance: Secret; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, allocate, document, and maintain system requirements for rocket propulsion using MBSE tools.
• Coordinate verification plans, manage specification changes, support certification activities.
• Perform functional analyses and support system architecture development.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; track risk resolution throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, leads, and stakeholders to resolve challenges and coordinate activities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians during planning and execution.

Skills

MBSE

System requirements

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

System-level analysis

Education

B.S. in Systems Engineering

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 87022

Job Category: A&D/Semi

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 12+ months

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 2

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced rocket propulsion systems. This role focuses on requirements development, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system-level analysis, and technical risk management throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong systems engineering background, experience managing complex technical requirements, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Development & Management: Develop, allocate, document, and maintain system, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems using MBSE tools and requirements databases.
• Verification & Compliance: Coordinate requirements verification plans, manage specification changes, and support compliance assessments and certification activities.
• Functional Analysis: Conduct functional analyses, support system architecture development, and coordinate technical trade studies to evaluate design alternatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and track risk resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams, technical leads, and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges, coordinate project activities, and communicate progress.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance to engineers and technicians as needed, supporting project planning, scheduling, and successful execution.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: Secret

**U.S. Citizenship only, no dual citizenship**

**Must have active clearance at start**

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Experience developing and managing technical requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Understanding of requirements verification, functional analysis, risk management, and systems integration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with liquid rocket propulsion systems.

Location: Canoga Park, CA - Fully onsite Schedule: 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) $50-$59 Per hour (DOE)