Systems Engineer

Position Title

Systems Engineer

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Systems Engineer opportunity located in Roseville, CA.

• Apply systems engineering principles across requirements development, architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation on aircraft platform programs
• Develop and maintain system models using MBSE methodologies and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Author and manage requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and systems engineering management plans (SEMPs)
• Perform trade studies, functional analysis, and technical risk assessments
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and coordinate across engineering disciplines including software, hardware, and test
• Work collaboratively in a classified environment, adhering to facility security requirements and program security protocols
• Engage with government customers and internal stakeholders to communicate technical status and issues

• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher); U.S. citizenship required
• Prior experience on aircraft programs (fixed-wing, rotary, or UAV platforms)
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited discipline
• 8+ years experience in Systems Engineering
• Hands‑on experience with MBSE tools — Cameo/Magic Draw strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable producing and presenting technical documentation.

• Job Type: Contract
• Location:
  
  Roseville, CA.
• Pay Rate Range: $60-90/hr.
• Required US Citizenship:
  May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.