Principal System Engineer

Job Title

Principal Systems Engineer - Avionics

Englewood, CO

12 Months

$116.90/hr

Immediate

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Systems Engineer to join our cutting‑edge New Aircraft Design Program team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of military aviation by leading the design and development of next‑generation aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of aerospace engineering principles, extensive experience in aircraft design, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology to achieve optimal performance, safety, and efficiency.

As a Principal Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the conceptualization, development, and refinement of advanced aircraft systems and structures. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, materials, and manufacturing, to ensure the successful execution of the program from concept to production.

As an aerospace engineer, you will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting‑edge products and services for the UJTS program. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll develop complex aerodynamic components, structures, and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials.
• Rarely exposed to loud noises.

• US CITIZENSHIP is a REQUIREMENT.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.

• Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, No
  
  Magic, MATLAB.
• Advanced Knowledge of industry‑standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Progressive experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high‑impact trade studies and other measures.
• Ability to establish and track key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM).

Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.