JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 3 – Architecting Requirements & Interfaces
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $71.50/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 (6 months with potential for extension)
Shift: First (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
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:
Lead and support requirements definition, decomposition, and allocation from aircraft-level to system and item-level
Support development and maintenance of functional and logical airplane/system architecture
Ensure Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), and Common Mode Analyses (CMA) align with safety objectives
Guide item design and implementation, ensuring traceability to higher-level requirements
Plan and execute verification and validation activities across the V-model (item verification, system integration & verification, aircraft-level verification)
Support safety analyses (SSA, FMEA/FMES) and compliance with applicable aerospace/defense regulations (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761)
Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams during design and testing phases
Provide documentation and support for certification authorities (FAA/EASA)
Participate in technical design reviews, audits, and interchange meetings
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of experience in the systems engineering lifecycle within aerospace, automotive, or complex system domains
Hands-on experience with V-Diagram processes (requirements, design, implementation, verification, validation)
Knowledge of safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES)
Familiarity with certification frameworks (ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254)
Strong analytical skills, technical writing, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
Experience with system modeling (SysML/UML, Cameo, or equivalent)
Test planning and execution across multiple integration levels
Knowledge of aircraft design, development, and certification processes
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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