Systems Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Systems Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Systems Engineer contract opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply systems engineering principles across requirements development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation on aircraft platform programs
• Develop and maintain system models using MBSE methodologies and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Author and manage requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and systems engineering management plans (SEMPs)
• Perform trade studies, functional analysis, and technical risk assessments
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and coordinate across engineering disciplines including software, hardware, and test
• Work collaboratively in a classified environment, adhering to facility security requirements and program security protocols
• Engage with government customers and internal stakeholders to communicate technical status and issues

Job Qualifications:

• Prior experience on aircraft programs (fixed-wing, rotary, or UAV platforms)
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited discipline
• 8+ years experience in Systems Engineering
• Hands-on experience with MBSE tools - Cameo/MagicDraw strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable producing and presenting technical documentation

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Round Rock, TX, Arlington, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, Roseville, CA, Huntsville, AL, OR Crane, IN.
• Pay Rate Range: $60-90/hr.
• Required US Citizenship: May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.


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