Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of aerospace systems engineering experience, with deep expertise in;
  Requirements management;
  System integration;
  Verification and validation;
  Configuration management
• • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of INCOSE systems engineering standards and SEBoK.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, data buses, and system architectures.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA) and systems modeling tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, SysML).
• Experience supporting design and technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• INCOSE certification (CSEP or ASEP)
• Background in system safety analysis (FMEA, FTA)
• Experience with HAPS, LEO satellites, UAVs, or other high-altitude or space systems

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Aerospace Systems Engineer for our client, a high-growth technology company, building the next generation of instant communications, imaging and remote sensing infrastructure through stratospheric platforms. The Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer will play a critical leadership role in the development and integration of our High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS). This person will serve as the right-hand to the Director of Systems Engineering, operating as a senior technical authority supporting system architecture, integration, and execution of the HAPS platform.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead system-level architecture definition, modeling, and documentation from concept through integration and flight readiness.
• Drive requirements development, allocation, verification, and validation across hardware, software, electrical, and operational domains.
• Ensure alignment with INCOSE systems engineering standards and SEBoK principles.
• Lead system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and technical decision-making.
• Coordinate complex technical interfaces across multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders.
• Support system integration, test planning, and execution, including participation in test readiness and flight readiness reviews.
• Contribute to configuration management, verification planning, and design assurance activities.
• Mentor and technically guide systems engineers, raising overall engineering rigor and maturity.
• Support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, tools, and best practices.

$145,000 to $185,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing