Principal Systems Engineer

BEPC has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer in the Phoenix, Az area!

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85027

Employment Type: Contract (12 Months) – First Shift

Pay Rate: $125–$150/hour

Benefits
:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

Note
:
This is a W2 only role — C2C, C2H will not be considered

BEPC Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Principal Systems Engineer to support our client in the aerospace industry. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and integration of aircraft systems in compliance with aerospace safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings extensive systems engineering expertise and a deep understanding of ARP
4754
, with proven experience driving full lifecycle system development—from requirements definition through verification and validation. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on advanced aircraft systems within a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.

• Lead the design and development of aircraft systems in accordance with ARP
  4754 and applicable aerospace regulatory standards.
• Develop and execute comprehensive System Development Plans (SDPs).
• Define, analyze, and manage system-level requirements, ensuring traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee system verification and validation (V&V) activities to ensure compliance and performance objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate cross-functional integration efforts across engineering disciplines including hardware, software, safety, and certification teams.
• Support safety assessments and ensure alignment with aerospace compliance frameworks.
• Drive technical reviews, risk assessments, and design assurance activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within systems engineering teams.

• Extensive experience in systems engineering within the aerospace or aviation industry.
• Strong working knowledge and applied experience with ARP
  4754 guidelines and system development processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in requirements development, analysis, and management tools.
• Experience leading system verification and validation efforts.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional engineering integrations.
• Strong understanding of aerospace safety, certification, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Familiarity with FAA certification processes and safety assessment methodologies.
• Background in aircraft system architecture development.
• Duration: 12 Months
• Shift: First Shift
• Location: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (Onsite)
• Pay Rate: $140–$150/hour
• Potential for extension based on project needs and performance.

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.

As an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) company, our employees share in the success they help create.

Apply Now!

If you are an experienced systems engineering professional with deep expertise in ARP
4754 and aircraft system development, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your most up-to-date resume, including specific examples demonstrating how your experience aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities outlined above.