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Systems Engineer III - Aerospace

Folsom, CA💼 Full-time💰 $103,100–$103,100🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead system requirements, verification planning, risk management, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for Missile Defense Agency-aligned missile defense programs.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer (missile defense)

Builds

Mission-critical missile defense systems and verification artifacts

Domain

Defense / Missile Defense / Aerospace

Required skills

Systems engineering lifecycle management, requirements traceability, verification planning, risk assessment and mitigation, stakeholder coordination, MBSE modeling (SysML), technical writing, configuration management

Preferred skills

Master's degree in systems/aerospace engineering, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification, Earned Value Management (EVM), DoDAF framework knowledge

Technologies

SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), DOORS, Microsoft Project, Visio

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain system/subsystem/interface requirements ensuring MDA compliance; Develop and manage system-level verification plans and procedures; Conduct technical risk assessments and maintain mitigation plans; Interface with cross-functional teams (propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC); Collaborate with customer and supplier stakeholders on requirements and status; Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts using SysML and Cameo/MagicDraw; Participate in formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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