JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 5
LOCATION: Seal Beach, CA
PAY RATE: $115/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)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance required to start.

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.

Shift: First shift, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM, with a 9x80 work schedule.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Leads systems engineering teams through requirements decomposition, verification, and the SE process through CDR.

Defines system architecture and concept of operations for space systems.

Performs fault and autonomy mission analysis.

Leads end-to-end systems engineering and system integration and test planning and execution.

Develops intersegment test plans including requirements for demonstrations and test bed utilization.

Defines ICDs between space segments and ground segments.

Applies Model Based Systems Engineering for specifications and requirements.

Leads SEIT and payload and RF payload systems engineering including RF analysis such as G/T, EIRP, gain/loss, and phase noise.

Develops RF unit specifications and supports cybersecurity ISSM/ISSO responsibilities.

Applies experience in highly autonomous space systems and space hardware.

Requirements:

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

Active TS/SCI clearance required to start.

Engineering degree and background.

Demonstrated leadership of systems engineering teams.

Knowledge of the SE process through CDR, requirements decomposition, and verification.

Experience with system architecture and Concept of Operations.

Experience with fault and autonomy mission analysis.

Experience with end-to-end systems engineering and system I&T planning and execution.

Experience with intersegment test plans, ICDs between space and ground segments, and MBSE.

Experience with RF payload SE including RF analysis (G/T, EIRP, Gain/Loss, Phase Noise), RF unit specification development, and cybersecurity ISSM/ISSO responsibility.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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