Systems Engineer V - Systems

The Systems Engineer V - Systems serves as a senior technical leader responsible for defining, integrating, and validating complex defense systems.

The position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of the Strategic Systems Engineering Department based in Folsom, CA, with the possibility of being based in Reno, NV or working remotely.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as both a technical authority, ensuring program-level systems engineering rigor and compliance with contractual and mission requirements, as well as a team mentor of junior systems engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and process maturity within the organization.
• 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, with direct creation and execution of system-level verification and validation plans, functional allocations, interface definitions, and compliance reporting across all program tiers.
• 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.
• Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and process maturity within the organization.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline OR Master’s degree in related STEM field with Eight (8) years of experience OR Fourteen (14) years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline in lieu of a 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).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Travel up to 10-15%, including the possibility of overnights to support customer reviews and test events.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance.
• Must comply with ITAR regulations.