Systems Engineer 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 12 Systems Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in Everett, WA / Renton, WA.

100% onsite. Main location will be Everett, other location will be Renton, WA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Regular and predictable attendance is required.
o 5-9 years of experience in systems engineering lifecycle within aerospace, automotive, or complex system domains.
o Hands-on experience with V-Diagram processes (requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation).
o Knowledge of safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES).
o Familiarity with certification frameworks (ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254).
o Strong analytical thinking, clear technical writing, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client is seeking multiple Systems Engineer - Career or Expert to support our Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team in Everett or Renton, WA. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in requirements engineering, system architecture, design, verification & validation (V&V), and demonstrate knowledge of the Systems Engineering V-Diagram process as defined in ARP4754A/ARP4761 standards.

This role requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, safety, and test engineering) to ensure robust system development, compliance with certification standards, and alignments to make a positive impact on the future of The Client Company.

o Lead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation from aircraft-level to system and item level.
o Support development and maintain functional and logical airplane and system architecture.
o Ensure functional hazard assessments (FHA), preliminary system safety assessments (PSSA), and common mode analyses (CMA) in alignment with safety objectives.
o Guide item design and implementation, ensuring traceability to higher-level requirements.
o Plan and execute verification and validation activities across the V-model (item verification, system integration & verification, aircraft-level verification).
o Support safety analyses (SSA, FMEA/FMES) and compliance with applicable aerospace/defense regulations (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761).
o Collaborate across software and hardware engineering teams during design and testing phases.
o Provide documentation and support for certification authorities (FAA/EASA).
o Participate in technical design reviews, audits, and interchange meetings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
o System modeling (SysML/UML, Cameo, or equivalent).
o Test planning and execution across multiple integration levels.
o Aircraft design, development and certification knowledge.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
 
Job Number: 215724
Job Location: Everett, WA
Rate: Up to $74.50 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 09/24/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Terry Jones
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: tjones@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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