Aerospace Systems Engineer II

PTF Consulting • Tustin, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Client is a full-service design, development, manufacturing, and qual test supplier to Tier 1 primes and government agencies. We provide systems engineering and skilled technicians to make your make your Skunk Works-type project a reality. With over 50 years of aerospace expertise, our deployable systems test the limits of what's possible in the harshest of environments in space, on the moon, and even on other planets. If you're an engineer who thrives on teamwork, clear communication, and seeing your work translate into cutting-edge aerospace solutions, we'd love to talk to you. A Day in the Life: We're looking for a Systems Engineer who is passionate about solving complex challenges in aerospace and enjoys working closely with others to make big ideas a reality. In this role, you'll help transform mission requirements into fully engineered space systems, balancing technical performance, schedule, and cost. You'll collaborate across disciplines—design, test, integration, and program management—to ensure our spacecraft and payload systems meet the highest standards of innovation and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical field.
• 2 - 4 years of satellite systems engineering experience with DoD, NASA, or commercial space programs.
• Proficiency with requirements tracking and management.
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software interfaces, aerospace drawings, and GD&T standards.
• Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and passion for working in a team-driven culture.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Model Based Systems Engineering and requirements tracking tools such as CAMEO and DOORS is a plus. Systems Engineers will be expected to have completed training for these tools within the 1st year.
• Exposure to SolidWorks CAD, FEA, Matlab, Thermal Desktop, CFD (Star CCM+), or LabView preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from concept through delivery.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, CONOPS, ICDs, and risk matrices.
• Support Verification & Validation (V&V) efforts and create and maintain Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and ensure requirements are met.
• Write and review test plans, procedures, and reports; analyze and post-process test data.
• Contribute to design trade studies and product development planning.
• Participate in major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and customer meetings.
• Support proposal writing for advanced aerospace concepts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area by following 5S and safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Top-Tiered Benefits, 100% of both employee and dependents are covered by the company = Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement and Company Match
• Company-Sponsored Life and LTD Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy with up to 4 weeks in the first year.
• Robust Paid Holiday Schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level