Systems Engineer I - Velocity Satellite Ground Systems
About The Position
The Systems Engineer I contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions, connecting technical teams throughout the product development lifecycle. The role represents the integrated system perspective by decomposing stakeholder requirements, maintaining traceability across development artifacts, and supporting bottom-up system validation and verification. The engineer helps guide teams through technical milestones, tracks performance measures, identifies technical risks, and supports delivery of a compliant, cohesive system solution. The position specifies, architects, and integrates complex system solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. It derives, decomposes, allocates, traces, and manages system requirements and architectures; supports milestone reviews by preparing artifacts and deliverables; and participates in system integration and verification activities. The Systems Engineer I also helps manage technical risks and mitigation strategies, follows engineering processes and standards, and communicates with team members and stakeholders to maintain project alignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Typically 0–2 years of experience.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of systems design and development principles.
- Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from senior engineers.
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Practical understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a basic understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
- Experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
- Experience with risk management, technical performance tracking, systems integration, and system verification and validation.
- Familiarity with technical baseline and configuration management.
- Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Responsibilities
- Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions with cross-functional teams.
- Derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures.
- Support development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables.
- Participate in system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance.
- Identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Track performance measures and help guide teams through technical development milestones.
- Follow established engineering processes and standards.
- Communicate with team members and stakeholders to support project alignment and execution.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Additional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
