Senior Systems Engineer

GE Aerospace

. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering methodologies and leadership in the development of complex aerospace hardware, ensuring alignment with program cost and schedule targets. Proficient in applying technical knowledge to support product design, development, and customer delivery in the space industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems Engineering LeadershipComplex Aerospace Hardware DevelopmentRequirements Development and ManagementExperience with Xilinx DevicesProficient in CAD Tools

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Hard Skills

Systems Engineering MethodologyComplex Electronics Product DesignSignal ProcessingAlgorithm DevelopmentPCB Layout and RoutingMixed-Signal Analysis/DesignHigh-Speed Data DesignFPGA Firmware DevelopmentNetworking ProtocolsSoftware-Defined Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent Organization SkillsStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

PSpiceLTspiceAltiumSOLIDWORKSKeysight ADSSTKMATLAB SimulinkRequirements Management ToolsModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Industry Keywords

Space ApplicationsHigh-Reliability SystemsHigh-Survivability SystemsSpace-Environment ApplicationsVPX StandardsEmbedded Hardware ImplementationAerospace Product Development Life Cycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with engineering teams to develop advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications
Lead systems engineering activities on assigned programs, including systems analysis, technical baseline management, requirements development, verification, and validation
Serve as technical lead for systems engineering activities
Represent the systems engineering function during internal and customer interactions
Prepare for and participate in major internal and customer design reviews
Support IR&D and new product development activities with systems engineering expertise
Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities
Work with program managers and project chief engineers to ensure successful program execution
Provide systems engineering leadership and guidance to program teams
Support travel to Fairfax, VA corporate headquarters as needed, up to 25%
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
6+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 4+ years with a master's degree
Demonstrated experience leading the development and delivery of complex spaceflight or aerospace hardware from concept through qualification, production, and customer delivery
Strong technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines
Proficient in applying systems engineering methodology to product design and development
Ability to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets
Excellent organization and communication skills
MS degree in a STEM field preferred
Experience in software-defined systems preferred
Experience with space industry product development life cycles preferred
Experience with high-reliability, high-survivability, and/or space-environment applications preferred
Experience with complex electronics product design, including PCBAs, mechanical structures, mission software, and FPGA firmware preferred
Experience with Xilinx devices, including Zynq UltraScale+ or Versal architecture preferred
Knowledge of VPX standards (VITA 46 and VITA 65) and embedded hardware implementation preferred
Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, PCB routing, high-speed data design, mixed-signal analysis/design, and signal integrity analysis preferred
Experience in signal processing and/or algorithm development preferred
Experience with CAD tools such as PSpice, LTspice, Altium, SOLIDWORKS, and Keysight ADS preferred
Experience with systems engineering tools such as STK, MATLAB Simulink, requirements management/databases, and MBSE preferred
Experience with one or more OSI model levels and networking protocols preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance with AD&D
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Voluntary life insurance with AD&D
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital insurance
Pet insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
Paid time off
Holidays
401(k), including company match
Tuition reimbursement
Parental, maternity, and military leave
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles