Model Based Systems Engineering

Crane Co.

Full-time · Burbank, CA · $102,372 – $119,579

A systems engineering role at an aerospace supplier focused on brake control and cabin systems for aircraft. This position suits engineers with foundational experience in model-based systems engineering, regulatory compliance (DO-178/254/160), and requirements management who want to contribute to safety-critical aerospace products.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · Albuquerque, NM · $111,500 – $170,000

Lead a systems engineering team designing and integrating satellite RF communication systems, working on model-based architecture, requirements translation, and verification for defense and space programs.

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NVIDIA

Full-time · $224,000 – $356,500

This role leads the development of safety analysis methods and architecture for NVIDIA's autonomous driving platform, working at the intersection of AI compute systems and vehicle-level safety requirements. It suits engineers with deep expertise in embedded systems safety, hardware architecture, and automotive standards who want to influence how safety is designed into next-generation autonomous platforms.

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Boeing

Full-time · Colorado Springs, CO · $164,900 – $266,800

This role leads systems engineering work on U.S. missile defense programs, focusing on architecture, integration, or modeling depending on the assignment. It suits experienced engineers with 12+ years in systems work who want to contribute to defense capabilities at a senior technical level.

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Axiom Space

Houston, TX

This role leads Axiom Space's Engineering Analysis Center of Excellence, establishing analytical standards and best practices across spacecraft development programs while managing a large multidisciplinary team. It's suited to seasoned aerospace engineering leaders with deep expertise in structural and thermal analysis who thrive in mission-critical environments and can scale analytical capabilities across complex, fast-paced human spaceflight programs.

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AST SpaceMobile

Lanham, MD

This role supports the engineering and delivery of satellite-based communications systems for government and defense programs, requiring deep expertise in systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and complex technical integration across multidisciplinary teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $224,000 – $335,000

Shield AI is looking for a systems engineer to design, develop, and validate complex software systems for defense applications, ensuring everything aligns with requirements and architecture. This role suits someone who combines strong software engineering skills with systems thinking and can lead technical work across teams.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · Albuquerque, NM · $91,000 – $138,750

This role leads systems engineering efforts for satellite communications products, managing requirements, documentation, and cross-functional coordination across multiple teams. It suits experienced engineers who excel at translating customer needs into technical specifications and can navigate complex aerospace development cycles.

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Boeing

Full-time · $146,200 – $197,800

This role leads the development of operational concepts and system architecture for Boeing's experimental spacecraft programs, working with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer needs into executable space missions. It suits experienced systems engineers with deep spacecraft operations knowledge who can manage complex, cross-functional technical challenges in fast-paced, early-stage space vehicle development.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · $154,500 – $247,250

AeroVironment seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering teams on unmanned defense systems, responsible for requirements management, MBSE modeling, and cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. This role suits deeply experienced systems engineers from defense or aerospace who want to mentor junior staff and influence product architecture across multiple programs.

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