Lead, Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-19
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
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Lead (Level
5), Systems Engineering – Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) Modification Design, Integration, & Certification
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Job LocationWaco, Texas (on site)
Schedule9/80;
Every other Friday off
The Lead, Systems Engineer (SE) will guide the SE Team through Design, Integration, & Certification activities for a military commercial derivative aircraft interior modification effort.
Essential Functions- Perform systems requirements management, system architecture development, and interface control documentation (ICDs).
- Guide the SE Team with technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, installation, and certification.
- Lead the equipment source selection processes and manage supplier relationships throughout design, qualification, and production phases.
- Ability to travel CONUS up to 10%.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 9 years prior relevant Systems Engineering experience or a Graduate Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Systems Engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience in military commercial‑derivative aircraft interior modifications with respect to design, integration, installation, and certification.
- Experience in 14 CFR Part 25 certification and understanding of both commercial certification standards and military specifications/requirements.
- Expert‑level experience regarding all phases of the Systems Engineering V model and proven experience in the implementation of Systems Engineering principles and processes.
- Supplier & Equipment Management experience, including the proven ability to lead equipment source selection processes and manage supplier relationships throughout design, qualification, and production phases.
- Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
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