Systems Engineer IV
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 26, 2026. Frontgrade scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Systems Engineer IV translates customer needs into verifiable requirements and practical solutions for space, aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability electronic products. The role supports programs from proposal through production and coordinates across engineering disciplines. It also helps shape new product concepts, specifications, verification approaches, and customer-facing technical content. RF/microwave experience is preferred but not required.
Manage system requirements through the product lifecycle, including traceability, change control, and coordination of requirement updates with program and engineering teams.
Develop system architectures and system-level documentation, including block diagrams, interfaces, and new or updated SCD specifications.
Review customer and system requirements to identify gaps, assumptions, technical risk, and areas that need clarification or additional analysis.
Work across electrical, RF, mechanical, software, test, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to keep the design aligned with system requirements.
Define verification and validation approaches and align each requirement to analysis, inspection, demonstration, or test, with added focus on difficult or higher-risk requirements.
Support SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other technical reviews, including preparation of system-level material and closure of resulting actions.
Work directly with customers to clarify requirements, explain technical approaches, resolve system issues, and support key program decisions.
Support proposals, trade studies, feasibility assessments, early system concepts, and technical content used in customer presentations and marketing collateral.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability electronics.
OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
Experience applying systems engineering principles to space, aerospace/defense, or other high-reliability electronic products.
Experience developing and managing technical requirements, system documentation, and verification activities.
Experience supporting proposals, customer requirements, or early-phase system architecture, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with spaceflight or space-based electronic systems; RF, microwave, communications, or defense electronics experience is a plus.
Familiarity with RF signal chains, amplifiers, frequency conversion, filtering, antennas, or related RF technologies.
Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, Jama, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of space qualification, environmental testing, aerospace/defense design reviews, or applicable MIL-STD requirements.