JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 3
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $71.50/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 airplane and system architectures.

Conduct and support Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), and Common Mode Analyses (CMA) in alignment with safety objectives.

Guide item design and implementation, ensuring complete traceability to higher-level requirements.

Plan and execute verification and validation activities across the V-model (item verification, system integration and verification, aircraft-level verification).

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

Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams during design, integration, and testing phases.

Prepare documentation and provide support for certification authorities (FAA/EASA).

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

Requirements:

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

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

Hands-on experience with V-Model processes (requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation).

Working knowledge of safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES).

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

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear technical communication abilities.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge of system modeling (SysML/UML, Cameo, or equivalent).

Experience with test planning and execution at multiple integration levels.

Background in aircraft design, development, and certification.

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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