JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer L4 
LOCATION: St Charles, MO
PAY RATE: $88/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Must be clearable to Secret (post-start).

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify complex system-of-systems solutions

• Evaluate customer and operational needs; define and coordinate system performance requirements

• Integrate technical parameters and ensure compatibility across all physical, functional, and program interfaces

• Conduct analyses to optimize system architecture and lifecycle factors (affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, security, and regulatory compliance)

• Develop and improve requirements management processes, tools, and assessments

• Manage risk, issues, opportunities, and technology readiness

• Resolve cross-functional technical issues

Requirements:

• Must be clearable to Secret (post-start).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry from an accredited program.

• 10+ years of engineering experience across multiple domains.

• 3–5 years of experience in several relevant disciplines, such as:

  • Electrical/Mechanical design

  • Software/Firmware design and testing

  • Test Engineering (test set development, HIL/SIL experience)

  • Manufacturing/Process Engineering

• 3+ years of Systems Engineering experience.

• Hands-on experience taking a program/product from design to fielding, including requirements development, design criteria, verification, and validation test cases/plans.

• INCOSE SEP certification or graduate-level systems training.

• Familiarity with Defense Acquisition University System Engineering principles.

• Experience with digital engineering concepts (MBSE) and open systems (WOSA, FACE, etc.).

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proposal development experience, including CONOPS and technical solution development.

• Knowledge of PMP or EVM concepts.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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