AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Systems Development Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Edwards • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $91,600 - $153,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Lead the design, integration, and testing of flight research systems.
  • Develop and manage system architectures, block diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs).
  • Perform requirements derivation, allocation, and traceability for complex aerospace systems.
  • Support verification and validation (V&V) testing to ensure system compliance with NASA and FAA regulations.
  • Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies for flight systems and safety-critical components.
  • Develop and implement SHM strategies for aircraft structural integrity assessments.
  • Utilize advanced sensors and predictive analytics for fault detection and prevention.
  • Oversee testing, calibration, and analysis of SHM technologies for flight-critical applications.
  • Define and manage system requirements, risk management, and integration strategies.
  • Oversee software and hardware integration for avionics, propulsion, and control systems.
  • Conduct airworthiness evaluations, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and hazard analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with NASA Systems Engineering Handbook (NASA/SP-2007-6105, Rev 1) and flight certification requirements.
  • Serve as technical lead and mentor for engineering teams and junior engineers.
  • Drive research and development (R&D) initiatives, supporting NASA’s aerospace advancements.
  • Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and strategic planning for flight test programs.
  • Coordinate with NASA engineers, government contractors, and research institutions to align project goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Science with 7+ years of experience, or
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or Physical Science with 4+ years of experience.
  • Experience in aerospace engineering, flight research, or NASA-related programs is required.
  • Expertise in aerospace systems engineering, including avionics, aerodynamics, and structural analysis.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, CAD software, and data analysis tools.
  • Extensive experience with NASA flight test processes, aerospace system integration, and flight safety regulations.
  • Strong background in SHM, predictive maintenance, and aircraft sensor integration.
  • Knowledge of FAA, NASA, and DoD safety and certification requirements.
Benefits
  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
aerospace systems engineeringrequirements derivationrisk managementstructural analysispredictive maintenancefault detectionverification and validation testingfailure modes and effects analysissystem architectureintegration strategies
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringstrategic planningcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in EngineeringNASA Systems Engineering Handbook complianceFAA certification requirements