Systems Engineer III (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Folsom, California, United States; hybrid or in-office work with occasional travel.

Estimated starting salary: $113,921.74–$156,642.39 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, national security, command and control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions for defense, government, commercial, and international customers across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

What you will do

• Handle advanced requirements engineering, systems integration, verification and validation, and model-based systems engineering activities.
• Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and technical risk management.
• Develop system architectures and designs and support technical monitoring and lifecycle management.
• Administer baseline definition and maturation in complex development settings, including high-impact trade studies.
• Take significant project responsibility, communicate across multidisciplinary teams, and drive project success.
• Guide and mentor junior and less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Practical knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation and allocation, systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and verification and validation principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and use hand and finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
• Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, including requirements management and MBSE.
• INCOSE experience or ASEP/CSEP certification.
• Experience establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective teamwork.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies or Scrum Master certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with occasional travel.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative, mission-focused work supporting national security and aerospace programs.