Senior Advanced System Engineer - MBSE, Engines/APU
Aerospace Systems Engineering | Model-Based Systems Engineering | INCOSE CSEP
Experience: 10+ years in Aerospace, with strong systems engineering depth Certification: INCOSE CSEP required Domain: Engines, Auxiliary Power Unit, propulsion or power systems Core Skill: MBSE methods, architecture, requirements, V&V and digital thread Education: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or related field Role Type: Technical leadership role for system definition, integration and deliveryRole Purpose
We are looking for a Senior Advanced System Engineer to own system definition, architecture, requirements, integration and verification for aerospace engine/APU products. The candidate will provide technical leadership across the product life cycle, drive MBSE adoption, and ensure system solutions meet customer, regulatory, safety, performance and program objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Lead system engineering activities for Engines, APU, propulsion or aircraft power system programs from concept through qualification and service support.
- Develop and maintain system architecture, functional decomposition, interfaces, system models, requirements and verification strategy using MBSE practices.
- Create concept of operations, operational requirements, system specifications, interface definitions and derived requirements for new and existing platforms.
- Manage requirements elicitation, analysis, allocation, traceability, prioritization, change control and test mapping using tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion or equivalent.
- Lead system trade studies, performance assessments, Measures of Effectiveness, Measures of Performance and technical risk closure.
- Drive system integration, validation and verification planning, including review of test cases, bench analysis, qualification evidence and compliance artifacts.
- Coordinate technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and qualification readiness reviews with cross-functional and global engineering teams.
- Ensure alignment with aerospace development and safety practices, including ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-160 and applicable customer or regulatory requirements.
- Mentor systems engineers, guide model quality, review technical deliverables and strengthen reusable MBSE assets and engineering standards.
- Support proposal inputs, effort estimation, cost-out ideas, field issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives for cycle time, quality and competitiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of total experience in the Aerospace industry, with significant hands-on systems engineering ownership.
- INCOSE CSEP certification is mandatory.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MBSE, including system modeling, architecture definition, requirements modeling, traceability and model reviews.
- Strong technical expertise in Engines, APU, propulsion systems, aircraft power systems or closely related aerospace mechanical systems.
- Practical knowledge of aerospace system development life cycle, integration, V&V, qualification and certification support activities.
- Working knowledge of relevant standards and practices such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, configuration management and functional audits.
- Experience with requirements management and modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect, Jama or equivalent.
- Ability to lead technical discussions independently with program teams, customers, suppliers and cross-discipline engineering stakeholders.
- Experience with SysML, digital thread implementation, product line architecture, safety analysis interfaces and model-based verification.
- Exposure to fuel systems, thermal systems, electric propulsion, connected aircraft, health monitoring or advanced aerospace power technologies.
- Ability to write clear technical documents, review engineering drawings, understand PLM workflows and support design for manufacturability/serviceability.
- Design for Six Sigma, structured problem solving, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement mindset.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
- INCOSE CSEP certification
- Hands-on systems engineering ownership
- Proficiency in MBSE, system modeling, architecture definition, requirements modeling, traceability, and model reviews
- Technical expertise in engines, APUs, propulsion systems, aircraft power systems, or related aerospace mechanical systems
- Knowledge of aerospace system development lifecycle, integration, verification and validation, qualification, and certification support
- Working knowledge of ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, configuration management, and functional audits
- Experience with requirements management and modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect, or Jama
- Ability to independently lead technical discussions with program teams, customers, suppliers, and engineering stakeholders
- Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
- Experience with SysML, digital thread implementation, product line architecture, safety analysis interfaces, and model-based verification
- Exposure to fuel systems, thermal systems, electric propulsion, connected aircraft, health monitoring, or advanced aerospace power technologies
- Ability to write technical documents, review engineering drawings, understand PLM workflows, and support design for manufacturability and serviceability
- Design for Six Sigma, structured problem solving, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement experience
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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