Systems Engineer 4

JOB TITLE : Systems Engineer 4

LOCATION : Everett, WA

PAY RATE : $88 / hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details :

Job Type : Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry : Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks : Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide : Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary :

Lead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation from aircraft level down to system and item levels.

Develop and maintain functional and logical airplane / system architectures.

Ensure Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), and Common Mode Analyses (CMA) meet safety objectives.

Guide item-level design and implementation, ensuring traceability to all requirement levels (DRO, SRO, SCD).

Develop plans and execute verification and validation activities across the full V-model (item verification, system integration & verification, aircraft-level verification).

Support safety analyses including SSA, FMEA / FMES, and compliance with aerospace and defense regulations (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761).

Lead coordination and technical discussions across software and hardware engineering teams during design and testing.

Prepare documentation and provide support for certification authorities (FAA / EASA).

Participate in technical design reviews, audits, and engineering interchange meetin

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical / Computer Engineering, or related technical field.

9+ years of systems engineering lifecycle experience in aerospace, automotive, or other complex systems.

Strong hands-on experience with V-diagram processes (requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation).

Knowledge of safety assessments : FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA / FMES.

Familiarity with certification frameworks including ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, and DO-254.

Strong analytical skills, technical writing ability, and experience working on multidisciplinary teams.

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).

System modeling experience using SysML / UML (Cameo or similar).

Experience leading test planning and execution across multiple integration levels.

Knowledge of aircraft design, development, and certification processes.

About Us :

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords : aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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