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Ursa Major

Senior Systems Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$133K - $166K/yr

As a Senior Systems Engineer , you will leverage your experience to ensure our hypersonic ... Experience in hypersonic vehicles, propulsion, or high-speed flight systems. Colorado law requires ...

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What does a flight systems engineer do?

A Flight Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining the systems that ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft or spacecraft. This includes avionics, propulsion, navigation, communication, and control systems. They work closely with other engineers and teams to integrate various subsystems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all systems meet safety and regulatory standards. Flight Systems Engineers are crucial in both the development and operation phases, ensuring that vehicles perform reliably throughout their lifecycle.

What are the typical challenges faced by a flight systems engineer when integrating new avionics technology into existing aircraft?

Flight Systems Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility between new avionics systems and legacy aircraft components, adhering to rigorous safety and certification standards, and managing limited documentation for older systems. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including software developers, test engineers, and regulatory authorities—is essential to address these obstacles effectively. Success in this area requires strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and clear communication across departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight systems engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Systems Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering, systems analysis, and flight dynamics, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and flight simulation software, as well as knowledge of regulatory standards such as DO-178C, is essential. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you collaborate effectively and address complex technical challenges. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of flight systems in demanding aerospace environments.

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Flight Systems Engineer jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Flight Systems Engineer job openings:

2040 Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Systems (Systems Engineering with Security Clearance

Littleton, CO • On-site

All Points Logistics LLC
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$96K - $155K/yr

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Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

THIS IS A FEDERAL CONTRACT - U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
100% ON-SITE - LITTLETON, CO DESCRIPTION OF POSITION / DUTIES: All Points is seeking a Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Systems to support the Artemis program within the Systems Engineering Organization (SEO) in Littleton, Colorado. This role supports spacecraft mission design and development and applies systems engineering principles across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, with a focus on requirements development, verification, validation, and certification of spacecraft systems. *This is a Federal Contract, and U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.* The selected candidate will support spacecraft-level systems engineering activities including requirements definition and decomposition, verification analysis, and certification processes. This position requires strong systems-level thinking, technical rigor, and collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting human spaceflight programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Support spacecraft systems engineering activities across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, including requirements development, decomposition, and traceability * Contribute to spacecraft mission design and development efforts, including system definition and technical trade studies * Perform spacecraft-level verification and validation analysis to support mission readiness * Support spacecraft certification processes, including documentation, technical assessments, and compliance activities * Collaborate with subsystem engineers, integration teams, and program leadership to resolve system-level technical issues * Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, analyses, and technical documentation * Support participation in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and certification milestones EDUCATION: * Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. EXPERIENCE: * Minimum five (5) years of relevant systems engineering experience supporting spacecraft, aerospace, or flight systems programs. SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with requirements development and decomposition for spacecraft or flight systems * Experience performing spacecraft-level verification and validation analysis * Familiarity with spacecraft certification processes * Experience supporting spacecraft mission design and development * Strong systems-level problem-solving and analytical skills * Ability to work effectively in collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering teams * Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical environments SECURITY CLEARANCE: * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI/ Public Trust / badging clearance. SALARY RANGE: * $96,000 - $155,000 annually Positions with All Points are full-time, direct, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.allpointsllc.com/careers/ All Points is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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