Aerospace Systems Engineer I – Early Career, Top Secret or Secret Clearance Required

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Aerospace Systems Engineer designing engineering systems infrastructure focusing on implementation and support. Collaborating with teams to enhance processes while ensuring technical preparedness of deliverables.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeColorado, Florida, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,537 - $104,351 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and engineer the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support
Work with others to establish and improve processes and procedures
Projects may include aspects of applied systems engineering such as system definition, systems test, system integration, and system safety
Decompose internal customer requirements into test system requirements specifications
Develop and manage interfaces through requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and drawings
Lead and present at major gated reviews on system technical readiness and status of Systems Engineering deliverables
Own the verification and validation planning, traceability and completion through test plan creation and completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).

Requirements

What you’ll need

An active Top Secret (preferrable) or Secret (acceptable) clearance is required for this role
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field
Experience with Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering experience on complex systems
Ability to break down complex problems into traceable tasks
Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience demonstrating development of technical skills and leadership qualities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
Flexible and adaptable mindset.
Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringsystem integrationsystem safetytest system requirementsInterface Control Documentsverification and validation planningtest plan creationTest Readiness Reviews

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingteamworkindependenceflexibilityadaptabilityself-driven

Certifications

Top Secret clearanceSecret clearance