Systems Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Systems Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Glendale, Arizona .


Overview


This role involves supporting the Air Revitalization Systems team by contributing to the design, build, integration, and qualification of a new product utilizing advanced technology. The Systems Engineer will lead activities across requirements development, system architecture, verification and validation, and cross-functional collaboration.


Responsibilities

• Lead system-level development throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through qualification
• Develop, decompose, and maintain system requirements using IBM DOORS/DOORS Next
• Define and execute verification and validation strategies, including test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure requirements traceability and compliance with applicable MIL-STD documents and customer specifications
• Support system architecture definition, interface development, and system modeling activities
• Lead system integration and verification efforts in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Partner with scientists and engineering experts to translate emerging technology into validated system performance
• Provide technical leadership, guide junior engineers, and support design reviews
• Generate engineering documentation, perform trade studies, and present findings to internal teams and customers
• Ensure adherence to processes, engineering rigor, and configuration control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, or related technical field
• Proven experience developing or executing verification and validation plans and system test strategies
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS/DOORS Next
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD standards and applying them to system design, qualification, and component selection
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working in cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong communication skills for effective interfacing with scientists and engineering specialists

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.