Senior Systems Engineer (Contract)

Duration: 7 months
Location: Hybrid (Mountain View or Hollister, CA – 3 days onsite)
Level: P3 (5+ years of experience)
Pay Range: $62–78/hr

Overview

A leading aerospace company is developing next-generation autonomous, all-electric aircraft aimed at transforming urban mobility. This team is tackling complex, high-impact challenges to enable safe, scalable autonomous flight.

They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of Remote Supervision Systems for an autonomous passenger aircraft platform. This role sits within a core systems engineering team focused on designing, building, and integrating one-to-many supervision systems.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aviation technology and have a direct impact on the future of transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) across system development (behavior, functional decomposition, architecture, interfaces, requirements)
Define and manage system requirements, including traceability and validation
Support system architecture development and interface definitions
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and integration
Develop use cases and validation/testing strategies for autonomy technologies
Create and manage interface control documentation (ICDs)
Contribute technical guidance and support system integration efforts

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering + 5 years’ experience (or M.S. + 3 years)
Experience applying systems engineering methods on complex, certified aerospace programs
Strong background in requirements development, decomposition, and allocation
Experience working with certification and systems safety teams
Hands-on experience with system architecture and interface definition
Familiarity with standards such as:
ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4761, Part 23/25
Experience with requirements tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Reqtify, etc.)
Proficiency in MBSE (SysML) and tools such as Cameo
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Background

Experience in autonomous systems, avionics, or safety-critical systems
Exposure to system development, integration, manufacturing, or flight testing

Ideal Candidate Profile

Self-motivated and able to operate with minimal supervision
Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong problem-solver with a systems thinking mindset
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative and team-oriented

Pay: $62.00 - $78.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mountain View, CA 94043

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