Location: Client Site (Onsite, 9/80 Schedule)
Employment Type: Contract (with potential for conversion to direct hire)
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required at start
Citizenship: U.S. Citizens only (no dual citizenship)

About the Role

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Specialist to support advanced aerospace and defense programs in a highly technical, onsite environment. This contract role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in systems engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) who excel at requirements development, risk coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. You will contribute directly to the development of rocket propulsion systems, working under general supervision while managing complex engineering tasks with precision and accountability.

Key ResponsibilitiesRequirements

Development (60%)

• Develop system, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion product development
• Derive, allocate, and document requirements in requirements databases and formal specifications
• Coordinate requirements and specification change management with Integrated Product Team (IPT) members
• Define and align requirements verification plans with IPT stakeholders
• Plan and manage compliance assessment and certification activities
• Execute all requirements activities using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools

Functional Analysis (15%)

• Perform functional analysis and support system trade studies
• Coordinate benefit/cost trade evaluations to select optimized concept baselines
• Support the definition of system architecture and performance objectives

Risk and Opportunity Coordination (15%)

• Coordinate project risk and opportunity identification, assessment, and management
• Prepare, track, and report mitigation plans and outcomes
• May provide technical direction to a small team of engineers and/or technicians
• Estimate staffing needs, schedule tasks, and assign work to meet program milestones

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Communicate technical results through clear written documentation and oral presentations
• Represent the organization in meetings and teleconferences to resolve technical issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute engineering work

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline (Mechanical or Aerospace)
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering
• Experience across systems engineering disciplines, including:
• Requirements management
• Risk management
• Product development lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with requirements tools such as IBM DOORS
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
• Ability to work onsite in a secure, classified environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline
• Knowledge of liquid rocket propulsion systems

Why This Opportunity?

• Work onsite on complex, mission?critical aerospace and defense programs
• Apply MBSE and systems engineering best practices to real-world propulsion systems
• Collaborate with experienced engineering teams in a structured, high?impact environment
• Opportunity for contract-to-direct hire conversion based on performance and business needs
• Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule, supporting work-life balance while maintaining onsite collaboration

This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented systems engineer who thrives in technically rigorous programs and is eager to contribute to the development and certification of advanced propulsion systems.

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Pay: $59.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person