Model Based Systems Engineering

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Monterey, CA · $128,568 – $209,105

A systems engineering faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, requiring a PhD and involving teaching, research mentorship, and scholarly publication in defense and naval systems engineering. This suits academics with expertise in systems architecture, combat systems, or acquisition who are ready to transition into higher education or advance their academic career.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · Lawrence, KS · $154,500 – $247,250

This role bridges engineering, program management, and operations to ensure technical solutions meet customer requirements while staying on schedule and budget. It suits experienced systems engineers who can guide multidisciplinary teams through complex aerospace or defense projects.

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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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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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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 · Washington, DC · $115,000 – $170,000

This role involves designing and integrating autonomous aircraft systems for defense applications, requiring deep expertise in aerospace engineering and complex system integration across multiple technical disciplines. It suits experienced systems engineers who can lead cross-functional teams and navigate the intersection of hardware, autonomy, and military compliance standards.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · Huntsville, AL

This role involves building model-based systems engineering frameworks for a defense agency, moving their engineering practices away from document-centric approaches. You'll work closely with leadership to develop and maintain system models while coordinating across internal and external teams.

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Boeing

Full-time · Daytona Beach, FL · $149,600 – $202,400

Boeing is hiring experienced and senior software developers to design and build avionics and flight simulation software for military aircraft platforms. This role suits engineers with several years of professional coding experience who want to work on complex defense systems with a focus on real-time embedded software and agile development.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · Petaluma, CA · $82,000 – $125,000

This role develops unmanned systems for defense and commercial applications, working across requirements definition, design, prototyping, and testing. It suits engineers with aerospace or systems background who want hands-on involvement across the full development lifecycle of autonomous platforms.

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Boeing

Full-time · $112,200 – $185,150

Boeing is hiring Systems Engineers at experienced or lead levels for defense and weapon systems programs in St. Louis. The role involves translating customer needs into technical requirements, leading cross-functional teams through design and verification, and mentoring engineers on complex aircraft and mission-critical systems.

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