Senior Systems Engineer

Insitu Inc

. Define systems concepts of operations to guide architecture, design, integration, and verification activities .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBingen • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $171,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive technical expertise in systems engineering principles and practices, with a strong focus on requirements analysis, verification methodologies, and integration activities across aerospace and autonomous systems. Proven ability to manage technical risks and align system design objectives with program goals.

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Systems Engineering PrinciplesRequirements AnalysisIntegration Activities LeadershipVerification and Validation StrategiesAerospace Engineering Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Requirements DecompositionFunctional AnalysisSystem Architecture DefinitionQuality Assurance StandardsTest Requirements EstablishmentPerformance AssessmentsTrade StudiesFlight Test ActivitiesTechnical Risk ManagementCustomer Requirements Evaluation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Aerospace SystemsAutonomous SystemsEngineering DisciplinesSystem VerificationFunctional Block Diagrams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define systems concepts of operations to guide architecture, design, integration, and verification activities
Evaluate requirements decomposition for completeness, consistency, and feasibility
Review and approve functional and physical block diagrams, including system interface definitions
Establish and maintain vertical and horizontal requirements traceability standards
Validate verification methodologies and establish quality assurance standards for system and subsystem verification
Define and maintain system architectures
Review functional analyses and allocations to confirm system functions are mapped to architecture and design
Lead integration activities across multiple engineering disciplines
Apply systems engineering techniques across the full development and product life cycle, from concept through test and evaluation
Align technical execution with schedule and program objectives
Evaluate and shape customer requirements, constraints, and operational expectations into actionable system requirements
Define system design objectives and coordinate with program and product teams
Interact with senior external personnel and customers on significant technical matters
Manage technical risk and ensure systems meet performance, quality, and schedule objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry required with 9+ years in an engineering classification with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7+ years in an engineering classification with a Master’s degree
Extensive technical expertise with full knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices
Strong analytical skills, including requirements analysis, trade studies, and system performance assessments
Engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines relevant to aerospace and autonomous systems
Experience with air vehicle design, certification, and performance
Ability to establish test requirements and define verification and validation strategies
Hands-on experience with flight test activities and associated reporting
Proven ability to lead integration activities and coordinate technical work across diverse teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
9/80 work schedule
Flexible work model
Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work