Systems Engineer 3-5
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Engineer 3-5 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
Proven experience in the systems engineering process
Experience in system requirements development, management, analysis, verification, or validation
Must be a US Citizen
Must have a current/active US Government Secret clearance.
Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP
For Engineer Systems 3:
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year experience with a STEM PhD
For Engineer Systems 4:
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 8 years of experience; or 6 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 4 years experience with a STEM PhD
For Engineer Systems 5:
12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Systems Engineer 3-5 role will apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and DOORS to support development of a system architecture, conduct functional and trade-study analyses, and translate customer requirements into detailed specifications across the full product lifecyclefrom concept through disposal. The successful candidate will collaborate with design, logistics, specialty engineering, and program IPT teams to ensure that communications solutions meet schedule, cost, and performance goals while maintaining alignment with overall system needs. The Systems Engineer will act as a cross-IPT technical integrator working closely with peers and managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers, and IPT leads, with essential functions including:
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into specifications using DOORS
Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical)
Ensure system requirements, architecture, and designs integrate with technical needs of the program.
Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts
Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design
Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model
Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)
Participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and other program reviews and boards, as required
Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards.
Apply extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Provide cross-IPT support for Capture efforts, contract documents (e.g. SSOW/SDRL/CDRL), and trade studies as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence.
Proficiency in DOORS including DXL scripting
3+ years experience writing requirements and/or verification plans.
Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments.
Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Experience in the systems engineering process across the entire product lifecycle
An active DoD Top Secret clearance
Experience working on military / spacecraft systems
Experience with complex system development on large programs
Experience with MBSE, software design, or demonstrated ability to work with software-aided design tools
Experience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages
INCOSE Participation or CSEP certification
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Science is required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 9/80 work week.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Rate: Up to $143.31 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 08/03/2026
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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