Principal Systems Engineer (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Remote with a listed location in Englewood, Colorado, United States; the role also requires a hybrid environment with occasional travel. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Estimated starting salary: $173,260.72–$238,233.49 annually, subject to skills, experience, education, certifications, and geographic differentials.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, national security, ISR, aviation, C4ISR, and defense systems, including design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support.

What you will do

• Lead requirements engineering, systems integration, verification and validation, and model-based systems engineering.
• Interpret technical interface specifications and standards, define subsystem input and output parameters, and troubleshoot hardware/software interface issues.
• Guide system and decision analysis, technical planning, risk management, and high-impact trade studies.
• Manage critical project components and influence architecture, design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle decisions.
• Establish technical direction, drive innovation, and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Mentor senior engineers and support strategic project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• At least 14 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Expert proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Extensive leadership experience in systems engineering and progressive experience in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices.
• Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation and allocation, systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management, and V&V principles.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and perform the hand and finger movements needed for system modeling and documentation.

Nice to have

• Expertise in advanced systems technologies such as AI, machine learning, or cloud computing.
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
• Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or MATLAB.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical design principles and MBSE.
• INCOSE standards experience or CSEP certification.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience.
• Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in complex development settings, including high-impact trade studies.
• Ability to establish and track Technical Performance Measurements and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Agile methodology experience or Scrum Master certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote workplace arrangement with hybrid work and occasional travel requirements.
• Annual performance-based incentive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Three weeks of paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative, mission-focused work supporting aerospace, aviation, national security, and defense systems.

Hiring process

• The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended according to business needs.