Systems Engineer V - Systems Verified today

Role

As Systems Engineer V, you serve as a senior technical leader responsible for defining, integrating, and validating complex defense systems. You report to the Systems Engineering Manager within the Strategic Systems Engineering Department. Locations: Folsom, CA; Reno, NV; or Remote (USA).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority ensuring program-level systems engineering rigor and compliance with contractual and mission requirements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and process maturity.
• Oversee system, subsystem, and interface requirements definition and maintenance; ensure full traceability, verification, and compliance with MDA standards.
• Lead development and validation of system architecture, including creation and execution of system-level verification and validation plans, functional allocations, and interface definitions.
• Interface extensively with propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, and test teams to ensure coherent system-level performance and verification closure.
• Manage system-level risk identification, mitigation strategy, and integration into program risk posture.
• Coordinate technical baseline management, change control, and participation in formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Provide authoritative MBSE leadership: guide SysML modeling standards, integration with requirements databases, and digital engineering toolchain alignment.
• Serve as primary technical liaison with customer and supplier organizations on requirements flowdown, verification progress, and technical issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with ten (10) years of systems engineering experience; OR Master's degree in related STEM field with eight (8) years of experience; OR fourteen (14) years of systems engineering experience in lieu of degree; OR High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Deep familiarity with MDA processes, CDRL development, and systems engineering lifecycle standards.
• Expert-level proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Deep knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499).
• Significant experience applying MBSE principles using SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance.
• Must comply with ITAR regulations.
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Section 1324b(a)(3)).

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of DoDAF architecture frameworks and digital engineering environments.
• Experience in Reliability and/or System Safety Analyses.

Travel and Requirements

• Travel up to 10-15%, including overnight stays to support customer reviews and test events.

Compensation

Base salary range: $153,615 to $199,400 (varies by location and experience). California range: $161,700 to $199,400. Nevada range: $153,615 to $189,430. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; significant portion of premiums covered by company
• Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ nationwide options
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources