JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 4
LOCATION: Everett, WA
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)

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:

Lead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation from aircraft-level to system and item levels.

Develop and maintain functional and logical system architectures.

Support and ensure Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), and Common Mode Analyses (CMA) align with safety objectives.

Guide item-level design and implementation to ensure traceability to all system-level requirements (DRO, SRO, SCD).

Develop plans and execute verification and validation (V&V) activities across the V-model, including item verification, system integration, and aircraft-level verification.

Support safety analyses (SSA, FMEA/FMES) and ensure compliance with DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761.

Lead technical discussions across software and hardware teams throughout design and test phases.

Provide documentation and technical support for FAA/EASA certification efforts.

Participate in design reviews, audits, and technical interchange meetings.

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Bachelor s degree and 9+ years of experience, Master s degree with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of experience.

9+ years of experience in the systems engineering lifecycle within aerospace, automotive, or other complex system domains.

Extensive hands-on experience with V-Diagram processes (requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation).

Proficiency in safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES).

Familiarity with certification frameworks including ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, and DO-254.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills; ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).

Proficiency in system modeling using SysML/UML (Cameo or equivalent) at the airplane or systems level.

Experience leading test planning and execution across multiple integration levels.

Knowledge of aircraft design, development, and certification processes.

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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