Experienced Systems Engineer

Salary: $55000 - 74000 per year Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications Minimum of 4 years related engineering experience Previous experience in Systems Engineering including design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation Preferred: 7 or more years of relevant work experience or an equivalent blend of education and experience Preferred: Active U.S. Security Clearance Preferred: Leadership experience in engineering roles and team management Preferred: Experience with Aircraft, Mission Systems, and/or Weapon System development Preferred: Background in verification and/or certification of military safety-critical or mission-critical systems Preferred: Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo or SysML-compatible tools Technical familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Pspice, Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Git, CAFTA, ReliaSoft, or FaultTree+ Responsibilities: Lead systems engineering activities on new development, production, and sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with goals Convert customer and operational needs into system performance requirements Direct cross-functional teams to establish and maintain system requirements, interfaces, behaviors, and verification criteria for intricate systems Conduct analyses in areas such as affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, and security to ensure mission success Facilitate design reviews and technical evaluations, offering recommendations for enhancing system performance Oversee and enhance requirements management, tracking of risks/issues/opportunities, and technology readiness assessment processes Spearhead the programs adoption of advanced Systems Engineering methodologies (e.g., Model Based Systems Engineering) Mentor and advise engineers on Systems Engineering tools, techniques, planning, and strategy Technologies: Azure C# DevOps Git JavaScript Python Security Visual Studio Cloud Hardware More: At Vantage Compute, we are dedicated to innovation and collaboration, striving to create a better world. We pride ourselves on a culture that emphasizes respect, inclusivity, and immense opportunities for professional advancement. Our teams in St. Louis, MO are responsible for the development, production, and maintenance of cutting-edge defense and weapon systems, including fighters, tactical aircraft, and autonomous systems. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your future growth. We require on-site work at one of our listed locations and will consider relocation for eligible candidates. last updated 28 week of 2026