CareerPlan

Staff Systems Engineer

Phoenix, AZ, USFull-time$160k–$190k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Lead design and support production efforts for space-qualified Integrated Avionics Units (IAU) and high-reliability electronics in the Space & Defense business.

Role type

Staff Systems Engineer (IC)

Builds

Space-qualified avionics systems, Command & Data Handling, and Electronics Power Subsystems

Domain

Aerospace & Defense, Avionics

Required skills

Avionics sub-system design, Digital/Analog/Power electronics design, System requirements management, System integration and test, Root-cause analysis, FPGA integration, Reliability engineering (FMECA, radiation), Technical leadership, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Space-grade systems experience, Design for Test (DFT), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Military standards knowledge, Test platform architecture design

Technologies

IBM DOORs, CAMEO, Polarion, FPGA

Responsibilities

Architect complex Command & Data Handling and Electronics Power Subsystems; Conduct system & product requirements derivation; Perform deep technical design reviews and provide final approval; Lead root-cause investigations and failure analyses; Establish product-line specific design rules and reusable architectures; Provide direction and formal training on product life cycle management; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and manufactability.

Seniority

Staff, technical authority & mentorship