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Senior Systems Engineer III - Columbus Technologies and Services Inc.
Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer III leading complex system integration and validation for spaceflight missions, driving requirements analysis, test planning, and configuration management using industry best practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end systems engineering activities for mission‑critical spacecraft subsystems, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and NASA standards.
- Develop and maintain system architecture, functional specifications, and traceability matrices to support design, integration, and test phases.
- Coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams (electronics, software, mechanical) to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance.
- Define and execute test plans, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop and flight‑ready validation, and analyze results to drive corrective actions.
- Manage configuration control, change requests, and documentation to maintain system integrity throughout the development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of progressive systems engineering experience in aerospace or related field.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes, tools (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254), and configuration management.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- U.S. Person or Permanent Resident status required; ability to pass background check and drug screening.