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Systems Engineer III - Aerospace

Folsom, CA💼 Full-time💰 $103,100–$103,100🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

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

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

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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