Staff Engineer, Systems

Areté

$115K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance
  • 9+ years of experience with a BS/BA in Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience with an MS/MA
  • 4+ years of experience with a PhD
  • Experience with Jama for Requirements and Test Management (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed test plans and procedures
  • Assist in developing requirements derivation and traceability
  • Conduct system integration testing and performance verification
  • Document findings and generate test reports
  • Support test events at multiple sites
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Company-funded 5% contribution to 401(k)
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education Assistance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our team. The Systems Engineer will execute multiple aspects of the systems engineering discipline, to include requirements decomposition into software/hardware functions and system integration and test activities to ensure system requirements closure. The system engineer will interact with the development teams, production teams, program leadership and customer regarding technical considerations and issue closure associated with our programs capabilities. This position will be based at our Tucson, AZ office and is a non-supervisory, exempt, full-time position.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Vision Reimbursement
  • Fitness Reimbursement

Financial:
  • Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
  • Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Continuing Education Assistance

Work-Life Balance:
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

What We Value:
  • Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
  • Integrity and responsibility in all actions
  • Collaboration across teams and specialties
  • Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
  • Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills):
  • Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance.
  • Develop detailed test plans and procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and resources are available.
  • Assist in the development of requirements derivation, requirements traceability, systems integration & test, performance verification.
  • Conduct system integration testing to ensure compatibility and performance.
  • Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders.
  • Support test events at multiple test event sites.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software components into a cohesivesystem.
  • Preferred degree background: Systems. Computer Engineering, or related field
    • 9+ yrs. experience with BS/BA
    • 7+ yrs. experience with MS/MA
    • 4+ yrs. experience with PhD

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):
  • Jama for Requirements and Test Management
  • Ability to write scripts for test automation and data analysis
  • Experience with project management methodologies and tools like Agile, Scrum
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME

The annual salary range for this role is $115,000 to $145,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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