Lead Systems Engineer, Electromechanical Actuation

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. Act as the Single Threaded Leader (STL) for the end-to-end EMA system development, integration, and verification .

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeKent • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Single Threaded Leader (STL) for the end-to-end EMA system development, integration, and verification
Lead integrated system performance analysis, including developing and maintaining models for the power system and maintaining system-level power budgets
Serve as the primary technical interface between G&C, Avionics, Component Design Teams, Systems Engineering, and Test and Flight Operations to establish and verify system-level requirements
Own Integrated Vehicle Test (IVT) requirements, planning, and acceptance criteria for all actuated systems
Conduct system-level design trades, architecture studies, and fault tolerance analysis for the electrical power system, distribution topology, and mechanical components
Coordinate schedules and technical plans across contributing organizations to drive the project to meet key commitments
Drive design-to-cost initiatives, technology insertion opportunities, and technical excellence within the electromechanical systems engineering discipline

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree or higher in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
8+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or design of complex aerospace or automotive systems
Demonstrated experience with leading the development of Electromechanical Actuation (EMA) systems, motor control, or high-power electrical systems
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, verification, and system-level integration
Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and coordinating between multiple engineering disciplines (electrical, software, mechanical)
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen culture
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringintegrationdesignElectromechanical Actuation (EMA)motor controlhigh-power electrical systemsrequirements developmentverificationsystem-level integrationfault tolerance analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingcross-functional team coordinationtrust earningprofessionalismorganizational skillstechnical excellenceproject managementproblem-solving

Certifications

B.S. degree in Electrical EngineeringB.S. degree in Aerospace EngineeringB.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering