Systems Engineer - Rocket Propulsion

Motive Companies
  • Canoga Park, CA
  • $50–$59 Per Hour
5 days ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced rocket propulsion systems. This role focuses on requirements development, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system-level analysis, and technical risk management throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong systems engineering background, experience managing complex technical requirements, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Requirements Development & Management: Develop, allocate, document, and maintain system, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems using MBSE tools and requirements databases.
  2. Verification & Compliance: Coordinate requirements verification plans, manage specification changes, and support compliance assessments and certification activities.
  3. Functional Analysis: Conduct functional analyses, support system architecture development, and coordinate technical trade studies to evaluate design alternatives.
  4. Risk Management: Identify and assess technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and track risk resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
  5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams, technical leads, and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges, coordinate project activities, and communicate progress.
  6. Technical Leadership: Provide guidance to engineers and technicians as needed, supporting project planning, scheduling, and successful execution.


**U.S. Citizenship only, no dual citizenship**

 **Must have active clearance at start**


Required Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  2. 4+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense.
  3. Experience developing and managing technical requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
  4. Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools such as IBM DOORS.
  5. Understanding of requirements verification, functional analysis, risk management, and systems integration.
  6. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Advanced degree in a related engineering discipline.
  2. Experience with liquid rocket propulsion systems.

Location: Canoga Park, CA - Fully onsite
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
$50-$59 Per hour (DOE)

Numbers & Facts

LocationCanoga Park, CA
Salary$50–$59 Per Hour

Skills

  • Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Design Evaluationunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Functional Analysisunmatched
  • IBM Product Familyunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Lifecycleunmatched
  • Project Lifecycleunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Propulsionunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • System Architectureunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Systems Analysisunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Trade Studiesunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Verification Plansunmatched

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