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Systems Engineer

Heven AeroTech
Location
Bingen, Washington
Posted
12 days ago
Department
191.1 - Engineering Z-1 / ENG
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 4–10 years of systems engineering experience, ideally within UAS, aerospace, or defense programs.
  • Demonstrated experience defining system architecture, interfaces, and requirements (e.g., CONOPs, ICDs, block diagrams).
  • Working knowledge of system modeling, trade study methodology, and engineering data analysis (e.g., MATLAB or similar tools).
  • Experience developing and executing verification and validation plans, including test planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Familiarity with FMEA, hazard analysis, or system-level risk assessment methods.
Nice to have
  • Experience with flight test planning and execution on fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or multirotor UAS platforms.
  • Exposure to requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, or similar).
  • Familiarity with airworthiness, cybersecurity, or open-systems standards relevant to UAS (e.g., MOSA, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-3072).
  • Experience supporting or leading technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
  • Prior experience mentoring junior engineers or supporting systems engineering process development within a growing organization.
What the job really is

The Systems Engineer at Heven AeroTech will focus on the analysis, requirements definition, and design verification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role involves working cross-functionally to translate system-level needs into testable requirements, conducting design and trade studies, and leading system integration efforts. The engineer will also develop verification and validation activities to ensure designs meet operational requirements while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to process development.

Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off/sick
  • critical illness coverage
  • hospital indemnity
  • accident coverage
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the benefits section, but a range is provided.
  • The role requires working in various environments, including outdoor testing and integration activities.
  • The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, requiring candidates to be authorized to work in the U.S.
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