Systems Engineer 2
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Systems Engineer 2's for a contract opportunity in Woodland Hills, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Demonstrated systems?engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense.
o Proficient with systems?engineering tools such as?DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software.
o Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Defining Requirements, Design Reviews, System Integration, Trade Studies, Verification and Validation (V&V).
o Strong analytical and problem?solving skills; able to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
o Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of translating technical concepts for non?technical audiences.
o Collaborative team player who actively contributes to cross?functional projects.
o Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high?quality, reliable work.
o Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast?changing, fast?paced environments.
o Active Secret Clearance is required to start.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Looking for a Systems Engineer 2 to support our Systems Engineering department. As a member of the Systems Engineering department, you'll get to lead cross?functional teams, manage configuration baselines and ensure successful transition of hardware?software systems to production.
Responsibilities:
o Be responsible for the technical baseline development by capturing, analyzing, and finalizing the functional and performance requirements baseline; maintain full traceability in DOORS and confirm verifiability ahead of the Critical Design Review (CDR).
o Develop functional and physical system architectures, conduct trade?off studies, and select optimal solutions that advance system maturity toward production readiness.
o Organize and lead internal design?review meetings; facilitate external CDR sessions with customers, suppliers, certification bodies and other partners, collecting feedback, documenting decisions and driving corrective actions to closure.
o Collaborate with integration and test teams on schedules, maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and create comprehensive test verification matrices that cover hardware?in?the?loop (HIL) and software?in?the?loop (SIL) scenarios.
o Lead verification execution, analyze test and analysis results, resolve discrepancies and close verification loops to satisfy CDR baseline requirements and subsequent system qualification.
o Manage baseline configuration items, enforce version control and conduct impact analyses for changes throughout system verification and validation.
o Author and maintain critical CDR artifacts-System Requirements Document, ICD, Design Description, Test Plans, Risk Register-and produce regular status reports and executive?level presentations on CDR and verification readiness, risks and mitigation strategies.
o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers; actively participate in cross?functional teams to ensure alignment with program objectives and promote knowledge sharing across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
o Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, proposing updates to configuration?management practices and contributing to lessons?learned documentation for future programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Solid understanding of inertial navigation and related products.
o Proven track record executing program milestones, including Systems Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR).
o Guidance Systems and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
9/80 workweek. This position will serve on-site at Woodland Hills, CA.
Job Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Rate: Up to $112.37 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 07/29/2026
Attention: Melody Mullins
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: mmullins@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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