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Title: Systems Engineer 4 - 6G7-System Integration Verification & Validation

Duration:6-12 Months

Location : Everett, WA; Renton, WA and Seattle WA

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, capable, and quick-learning Senior Systems Design Engineer & Equipment Manager to support the design, development, testing, certification, and lifecycle management of complex aerospace hardware systems. This role will serve as the primary system design focal point for assigned components or subsystems, ensuring successful integration across engineering teams, customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and certification organizations.

The successful candidate will own products throughout their lifecycle, from concept development through production, certification, field support, and continuous improvement. This position requires strong technical expertise in systems engineering, mechanical systems, requirements management, testing, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Design

• Lead and support the design, development, analysis, integration, testing, and certification of complex hardware systems.
• Own assigned components or subsystems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop, manage, validate, and verify system-level requirements.
• Manage product architecture, interfaces, and configuration control.
• Coordinate hardware and software integration activities to ensure system performance and compliance.

Testing, Verification & Certification

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities.
• Coordinate system-level integration and performance testing.
• Lead verification and validation efforts to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Support certification and airworthiness activities with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure products meet quality, safety, reliability, and operational requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, customers, and suppliers throughout product development.
• Communicate technical information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with specialty engineering teams including:
• Safety Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI)
• Reliability Engineering
• Human Factors Engineering

Supplier & Program Management

• Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Support technical subcontract management activities.
• Participate in proposal development, technical evaluations, and trade studies for future upgrades and new opportunities.
• Track and resolve technical, schedule, and integration risks.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical support for production, laboratory, and field operations.
• Investigate technical issues and lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend design improvements.
• Support maintenance evaluations, sustainment activities, and product enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience defining, validating, or verifying system requirements.
• Experience working with mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Experience with technical supplier or subcontract management.
• Experience supporting product certification, airworthiness, compliance, or maintenance requirements.
• Experience with hardware and software integration.
• Experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, transportation, or other highly regulated systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes, verification and validation methodologies, and configuration management.

Desired Skills

• Systems Design & Architecture
• Mechanical Systems Engineering
• Requirements Management
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Configuration Management
• Hardware/Software Integration
• Test Planning & Execution
• Certification & Compliance
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCCA)
• Supplier Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Technical Documentation & Communication