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Senior Systems Engineer

Simmonds Precision Products
Vergennes, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2027

Simmonds Precision is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our engineering team. The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the architecture, integration, and full lifecycle development of complex technical systems for aerospace applications while working alongside cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.

What You Will Do

  • Interface with customers to understand high-level operational goals, conceptual designs, and requirements to generate system requirements
  • Lead full product lifecycle development from requirements and design to integration, qualification, and field deployment
  • Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
  • Develop system and subsystem architectures, defining boundaries and evaluating design trade-offs
  • Translate system requirements into hardware and software requirements
  • Direct cross-functional Engineering teams (Software, Mechanical, and Electrical) by delegating tasks to achieve technical objectives and resolving conflicts real time.
  • Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • Experience with requirements management tools like DOORs, Polarion, or similar
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • This position is for an on-site role in Vergennes, VT

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including SysML and Simulink toolsets
  • Familiarity with industry standards ARP4754, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, ARP4761 or similar

Compensation & Benefits

We believe great work deserves great support. Our total rewards package is designed to take care of your health, your future, and your everyday life:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA/FSA options, an onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
  • Financial Security: Build your future with competitive pay, an annual bonus opportunity, a 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match with an additional annual employer contribution starting at 3% toward you retirement, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy four (4) weeks of vacation, five (5) additional days of paid time off during our annual holiday shutdown. We also offer paid sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, giving you time to rest, recharge and focus on the time you need.
  • Grow Your Career: Generous tuition reimbursement up to $20,000 annually combined with ongoing professional development opportunities to keep learning and moving forward
  • Extras That Make Life Easier: Supplemental insurance options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), legal services, identity theft protection, discounted auto/home insurance, and pet insurance


Shift: First Shift
Compensation: $113,000 - $172,000

Salary : $113,000 - $172,000

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