JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer L4 - DEFENSE
LOCATION: St Charles, MO
PAY RATE: $88/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Must be clearable to Secret (post-start).

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify complex system-of-systems solutions

Evaluate customer and operational needs; define and coordinate system performance requirements

Integrate technical parameters and ensure compatibility across all physical, functional, and program interfaces

Conduct analyses to optimize system architecture and lifecycle factors (affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, security, and regulatory compliance)

Develop and improve requirements management processes, tools, and assessments

Manage risk, issues, opportunities, and technology readiness

Resolve cross-functional technical issues

Requirements:

Must be clearable to Secret (post-start).

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry from an accredited program.

10+ years of engineering experience across multiple domains.

3 5 years of experience in several relevant disciplines, such as:

Electrical/Mechanical design

Software/Firmware design and testing

Test Engineering (test set development, HIL/SIL experience)

Manufacturing/Process Engineering

3+ years of Systems Engineering experience.

Hands-on experience taking a program/product from design to fielding, including requirements development, design criteria, verification, and validation test cases/plans.

INCOSE SEP certification or graduate-level systems training.

Familiarity with Defense Acquisition University System Engineering principles.

Experience with digital engineering concepts (MBSE) and open systems (WOSA, FACE, etc.).

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

Proposal development experience, including CONOPS and technical solution development.

Knowledge of PMP or EVM concepts.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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