LHH · 1 day ago
Senior System Engineer
ABQ-SF Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expLHH is seeking a highly experienced Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer to play a critical leadership role in the development and integration of advanced high-altitude platform systems. This role involves serving as the principal technical partner to the Head of Systems Engineering and leading various system engineering activities.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Ary Harris, MBA
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior technical authority supporting system architecture, integration, and execution of high-altitude platform systems
Partner closely with the Head of Systems Engineering to strengthen the systems engineering function
Lead system-level architecture definition, modeling, and documentation from concept through integration and flight readiness
Drive requirements development, allocation, verification, and validation across hardware, software, electrical, and operational domains
Ensure alignment with industry systems engineering standards and best practices
Lead system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and technical decision-making
Coordinate complex technical interfaces across multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders
Support system integration, test planning, and execution, including participation in test readiness and flight readiness reviews
Contribute to configuration management, verification planning, and design assurance activities
Mentor and technically guide systems engineers, raising overall engineering rigor and maturity
Support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, tools, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
10+ years of aerospace systems engineering experience, with deep expertise in requirements management, system integration, verification and validation, and configuration management
Demonstrated knowledge of industry systems engineering standards and principles
Strong understanding of electrical power systems, data buses, and system architectures
Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and systems modeling tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, SysML)
Proven track record of leading or managing complex aerospace systems with multiple interfaces and stakeholders
Exceptional communication, organizational, and technical leadership skills
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience with high-altitude platforms, satellites, UAVs, or other aerospace systems
Flight operations experience or participation in flight test campaigns
Industry certification (e.g., INCOSE CSEP or ASEP)
Background in system safety analysis (FMEA, FTA)
Experience supporting design and technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR)
Familiarity with environmental testing, including EMI/EMC, thermal-vacuum, and vibration testing
Company
LHH
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President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
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