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Innovative Solutions & Support · 1 month ago

Systems Engineer - Aerospace

Exton, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Innovative Solutions & Support is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Aerospace. The role involves technical planning, system-level design, and lifecycle management of complex aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities across the full product lifecycle (concept, development, environmental qualification, verification, production, and sustainment)

Develop and manage system requirements, specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs)

Perform requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification planning, including environmental and stress qualification requirements

Conduct system architecture development, trade studies, and risk assessments

Define and oversee environmental test strategies including temperature, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude, EMI/EMC, lightning, and fluids susceptibility

Support and witness environmental qualification testing to RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and other applicable standards

Analyze environmental test data, identify failures, lead root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions

Support system integration, test planning, verification, and validation (V&V)

Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as ARP4754A, DO-178, DO-254, AS9100, MIL-STD, and related regulations

Lead failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and reliability assessments incorporating environmental stress factors

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, test, quality, and supply chain

Support customer technical reviews and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) with emphasis on qualification and certification readiness

Manage system-level risks, configuration control, and change management

Support transition from development to production and fielded system support, including environmental re-qualification as needed

Qualification

Environmental Qualification TestingSystems Engineering V-modelRequirements Management ToolsAerospace Certification StandardsRisk ManagementTechnical LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationSystems ThinkingTest & Verification PlanningRequirements AnalysisInterface Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in systems engineering within the aerospace or defense industry

Direct experience with environmental qualification testing to DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, or equivalent military/commercial standards

Strong understanding of the systems engineering V-model and lifecycle processes

Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion)

Knowledge of aerospace certification and regulatory frameworks

Proven ability to perform system-level trade studies and technical decision-making

Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skills

Preferred

Master's degree in systems or aerospace engineering

Experience with avionics, flight control systems, propulsion, UAS, or space systems

Hands-on experience planning or executing environmental tests in certified test labs

Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) using tools such as SysML, Cameo, or Rhapsody

Experience supporting certification or qualification activities with FAA, DoD, NASA, or commercial aerospace organizations

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company

Innovative Solutions & Support

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc has rebranded as Innovative Aerosystems, a U.S.-based company specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of advanced avionic solutions.

Founded in 1988

Exton, Pennsylvania, USA

51-200 employees