Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer – Aircraft Systems Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to provide full lifecycle systems engineering, integration, and test leadership in support of unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft systems. The successful candidate will quickly become an expert on our aircraft systems and play a key role in system design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting. This position involves close collaboration with internal teams, leadership, and customers.

• Develop subsystem and system-level test plans and reports.
• Lead and conduct various types of testing, including:
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL)
• Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL)
• Avionics, subsystem, and aircraft-level testing.
• Drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and resolve issues through analysis and hands‑on testing.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering to define software system requirements and test requirements.
• Support flight test planning, aircraft preparation, and execution at government test ranges.
• Develop system architectures for new and existing systems.
• Conduct trade studies and design research to determine optimal requirements and system architecture.
• Create system/subsystem interface definitions, schematics, and design documentation; perform peer reviews.
• Participate in planning, design, testing, and deployment of engineered systems and software to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead or support System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Travel to customer or test site locations as needed (up to 25% or more at times).

• Strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Results-oriented with a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Experience in the Defense and/or Aerospace industry.
• Hands-on integration and test experience with aircraft systems and/or subsystems.
• Knowledge of testing best practices, including:
• Managing test configurations.
• Adhering to safety and training procedures.
• Organizing data collection and analysis.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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