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Principal Systems Engineer - Avionics

BelcanEnglewood, COApril 15th, 2026
Job DescriptionJob Title: Principal Systems Engineer - AvionicsLocation: Englewood, COZip Code: 80112Duration: 12 MonthsPay Rate: $116.90/hrKeyword's: #Englewoodjobs; #systemsengineerjobs.Start Date: ImmediateJob Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Systems Engineer to join our cutting-edge New Aircraft Design Program team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of military aviation by leading the design and development of next-generation aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of aerospace engineering principles, extensive experience in aircraft design, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology to achieve optimal performance, safety, and efficiency.As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the conceptualization, development, and refinement of advanced aircraft systems and structures. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, materials, and manufacturing, to ensure the successful execution of the program from concept to production.As an aerospace engineer, you will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services fot the UJTS program. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll develop complex aerodynamic components, structures, and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials.Rarely exposed to loud noises.Skills:Must-haves:Due to the nature of the work performed, US CITIZENSHIP is a REQUIREMENTDemonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practicesProgressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamsAdvanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principlesPreferred:Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLABAdvanced Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Experience or certification in INCOSE standardsBackground in the Aerospace and Defense IndustryProgressive experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measuresAbility to establish and track key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)Education:* Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experienceBelcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.