Systems Engineering - Aerospace/Defense

Systems Engineer IV
The Systems Engineer IV translates customer needs into verifiable requirements and practical solutions for space, aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability electronic products. The role supports programs from proposal through production and coordinates across engineering disciplines. It also helps shape new product concepts, specifications, verification approaches, and customer-facing technical content. Manage system requirements through the product lifecycle, including traceability, change control, and coordination of requirement updates with program and engineering teams.
Review customer and system requirements to identify gaps, assumptions, technical risk, and areas that need clarification or additional analysis.
Work across electrical, RF, mechanical, software, test, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to keep the design aligned with system requirements.
Define verification and validation approaches and align each requirement to analysis, inspection, demonstration, or test, with added focus on difficult or higher-risk requirements.
Support SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other technical reviews, including preparation of system-level material and closure of resulting actions.
Work directly with customers to clarify requirements, explain technical approaches, resolve system issues, and support key program decisions.
Support proposals, trade studies, feasibility assessments, early system concepts, and technical content used in customer presentations and marketing collateral.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability electronics.
OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
Experience applying systems engineering principles to space, aerospace/defense, or other high-reliability electronic products.
Experience developing and managing technical requirements, system documentation, and verification activities.
Experience supporting proposals, customer requirements, or early-phase system architecture, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with spaceflight or space-based electronic systems; RF, microwave, communications, or defense electronics experience is a plus.
Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, Jama, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of space qualification, environmental testing, aerospace/defense design reviews, or applicable MIL-STD requirements.
About Frontgrade At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. Why Work for Us We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Additional Information This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• Job Category Engineering

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Work Schedule 9/80 Rotation A - 7a Start