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Job Summary:

The Systems Engineer III will lead and support requirements development, system verification planning and execution, risk management, and MBSE efforts on MDA-aligned missile defense programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, frequent stakeholder engagement, and contributions to technical planning and project execution. This position is ideal for an engineer who brings a system-level mindset and thrives in a structured, mission-critical development environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead and maintain system, subsystem, and interface requirements across the program lifecycle; ensure traceability and compliance with MDA standards
Develop and manage system-level verification plans, procedures, and compliance matrices
Plan and support execution of system-level verification events (e.g., reviews, inspections, tests)
Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking documentation
Interface regularly with cross-functional teams including propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety
Collaborate with customer and supplier stakeholders to communicate requirements changes, verification status, and risk posture
Support development of and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts using SysML and Cameo/MagicDraw
Participate in configuration management, change control, and formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
Assist in technical planning, schedule alignment, and tracking of engineering deliverables

Required Qualifications:

4 to 7 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or missile defense programs
Proven experience in requirements development, verification planning, and risk management
Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes, technical reviews, and CDRL development
Hands-on experience with MBSE methodologies and modeling using SysML in tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
Background in stakeholder coordination and cross-functional engineering communication
Exposure to project engineering tasks such as planning and status tracking is preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in systems engineering or a related discipline is desirable and may substitute for 1 year of experience from an accredited college/university

Skills

Proficient in DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management
Competent in developing and interpreting SysML diagrams (e.g., block definition, activity, sequence, state)
Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) for MBSE documentation and integration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle standards (e.g., INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, EIA-632)
Ability to assess and manage technical risks and develop actionable mitigation plans