6K8CI3-Systems Engineer 3 - 645-Systems Engineering Engineer-General
Systems Engineer 3Location: Ridley Park, PA 19078 (100% Onsite)Duration: 12-month contractStart Date: 04/03/2026Schedule: First Shift (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)Pay Rate: $70/hourInterview Process: Phone or Microsoft TeamsPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support engineering and design initiatives at a major aerospace design center in Ridley Park, PA. This role supports the development and integration of complex systems across multiple aerospace and defense platforms including vertical lift systems, aircraft programs, satellites, and space systems.The Systems Engineer will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment supporting system architecture development, requirements analysis, and system lifecycle engineering activities.Key ResponsibilitiesSystems Engineering & AnalysisApply a collaborative, interdisciplinary systems engineering approach to support system analysis, design, development, and verification activities.Evaluate customer and operational needs to define system performance requirements.Integrate technical parameters and ensure compatibility across physical, functional, and program interfaces.Perform system architecture analyses to optimize system-of-systems performance.Engineering & System OptimizationConduct analyses related to:System affordabilitySafety and reliabilityMaintainability and testabilityHuman systems integrationSurvivability and vulnerabilitySystem security and regulatory complianceEnsure system configurations meet mission requirements and program objectives.Requirements & Risk ManagementDevelop and support requirements management processes and tools.Monitor and manage project risks, issues, opportunities, and technology readiness assessments.Support lifecycle system engineering processes across development programs.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical discipline5+ years of related systems engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex engineering environmentsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Experience using MBSE tools such as Cameo or similar modeling platformsExperience with DOORS or similar requirements management tools