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Role: Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer (Level 3/4)
Client: Aerojet Rocketdyne
Location: Onsite – Canoga Park, CA or Huntsville, AL (950 Explorer Boulevard)
Duration: 1 Year W2 C2H (Contract-to-Hire)
Clearance: Active SECRET clearance required at the start
Citizenship: U.S. Citizens only (No dual citizenship)
Work Schedule: Onsite, 9/80 schedule (No remote or hybrid)
Rate: $57–$70/hr. depending on level of experience
Open Positions:
- 1 Position – Huntsville, AL (Level 3 or Level 4)
- 1 Position – Canoga Park, CA (Level 3)
There is a 100% full-time conversion opportunity after 1 year based on performance.
Job Overview:
Aerojet Rocketdyne, a leading aerospace propulsion manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (L4) to support complex solid rocket propulsion system development. This position is highly technical, requiring expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and risk analysis. Candidates will work onsite in Canoga Park, CA or Huntsville, AL (950 Explorer Boulevard), on a 9/80 schedule and must hold an active Secret clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute systems engineering activities for propulsion systems projects.
- Apply MBSE techniques to manage requirements, verification, and risk.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership and customer stakeholders.
- Develop and analyze system architectures and risk/opportunity models.
- Coordinate and plan engineering tasks to meet schedule and performance goals.
- Use DOORS for requirements management and traceability.
- Support internal reviews, program proposals, and customer meetings.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years (Bachelor’s) or 2 years (Master’s) in aerospace or defense systems engineering.
- Active SECRET clearance (must be in place at start).
- Proven experience with MBSE methodologies.
- Proficient with IBM Rational DOORS.
- Experience in risk and opportunity management.
- Solid understanding of solid rocket propulsion fundamentals.
- U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizens per client requirement).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing MBSE architectures for DoD/commercial systems.
- Familiarity with Cameo, SysML, UML, UPDM.
- Experience in developing proposals, basis of estimates (BOEs).
- Knowledge of DoD air/ground launched systems.
- Coursework or certification in systems engineering disciplines.
Salary : $57 - $70