Principal Systems Engineer

Account Manager / Senior Technical Recruiter at The Ash Group

W2 Contract Only – No C2C – No 3rd Parties

The Ash Group is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer for our client (a high-tech aerospace and defense contractor delivering complex technology solutions for national security and space exploration). This is an Onsite 6-month contract role based in Dayton, OH, offering a premier pay rate of $115.00 per hour. As a pivotal member of the Aircraft Design Program
, you will lead the conceptualization and development of next‑generation military aviation systems, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and efficiency from concept through production.

• Compensation: $115.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 6-month contract with likely extension.
• Location:
  Onsite in Dayton, OH.

• Lead the design, development, and refinement of advanced aircraft systems and structures for the UJTS program
  , covering mission payloads and highly integrated aircraft.
• Manage the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements parsing, derivation, allocation, and complex system integration.
• Execute high-impact trade studies to define and mature the aircraft baseline, identifying technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including aerodynamics, propulsion, and avionics—to ensure seamless execution from conceptual design to production.
• Establish and track Key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM) to monitor system effectiveness throughout the development phase.
• Oversee Verification and Validation (V&V) principles to ensure all systems meet rigorous military and aerospace certification standards.

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, specifically within the Aerospace or Defense industry.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements management (functional parsing and allocation).
• Tool Proficiency:
  
  Experience with industry‑standard tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, No
  
  Magic, or MATLAB for system modeling.
• Standardization: Deep knowledge of INCOSE standards and industry-standard mechanical design principles.
• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Apply today to lead the design of next‑generation aircraft and shape the future of aviation technology.