JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 3 - Architecting Requirements & Interfaces
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)

Shift: First

Hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM

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 requirements down to system and item-level specifications

Develop and maintain functional and logical aircraft and system architectures

Ensure completion of Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), and Common Mode Analyses (CMA) aligned with safety objectives

Guide system and item design implementation while maintaining traceability to higher-level requirements

Plan and execute verification and validation activities across the V-model, including:

Item verification

System integration and verification

Aircraft-level verification

Support safety analyses including System Safety Assessments (SSA) and FMEA/FMES

Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and defense standards including DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761

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

Provide technical documentation and support for certification authorities such as FAA and EASA

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

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in:

Systems Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical or Computer Engineering

or a related technical field

5+ years of experience in systems engineering within:

Aerospace

Automotive

Complex systems environments

Hands-on experience with V-model / V-diagram systems engineering processes

Experience with safety assessment methodologies, including:

FHA

PSSA

SSA

CMA

FMEA / FMES

Familiarity with aerospace certification standards including:

ARP4754A

ARP4761

DO-178C

DO-254

Strong analytical skills, technical writing ability, and experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams

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

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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