Systems Engineer V - Systems (Aerospace)

Location: Reno, NV; Folsom, CA; or remote within the United States

Salary: $153,615–$199,400 USD base annually, depending on experience, skills, and location. California range: $161,700–$199,400; Nevada range: $153,615–$189,430.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical defense, national security, and space technologies.

What you will do

• Define, integrate, and validate complex defense systems while serving as a technical authority for systems engineering rigor and mission requirements.
• Manage system, subsystem, and interface requirements, including traceability, verification, compliance, and requirements flowdown.
• Lead system architecture development, functional allocation, interface definition, and system-level verification and validation planning.
• Coordinate with propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, and test teams to achieve system performance and verification closure.
• Manage system-level risks, technical baselines, change control, and formal reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Provide MBSE leadership using SysML, requirements databases, digital engineering tools, and Cameo Systems Modeler; mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field with 10 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a related master’s degree with 8 years of experience, 14 years of experience in lieu of a degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Deep familiarity with MDA processes, CDRL development, and systems engineering lifecycle standards including the INCOSE SE Handbook and MIL-STD-499.
• Expert proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
• Significant experience applying MBSE principles with SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of DoDAF architecture frameworks and digital engineering environments.
• Experience with reliability and/or system safety analyses.

Culture & Benefits

• Travel up to 10–15%, including possible overnight travel for customer reviews and test events.
• Flexible Time Off and a comprehensive rewards program supporting work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company-paid benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, gym membership options, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.