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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer, Connectivity - **Company:** RAVE Aerospace LLC - **Location:** Brea, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $169,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Application Lifecycle Management, Systems Engineering, Design of User Interfaces, Internet Protocol, Software Tools, Satcom, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Network Switches, Polarion - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1579CD78D6B747D390AA58F3BE82D511/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field * System Engineering Master of Science Degree and/or INCOSE certification welcome but not mandatory * 6-10+ years of experience working in a complex systems-engineering role, ideally within SATCOM, In-Flight Connectivity, or related aerospace/communications systems * Full competence in systems-engineering techniques across the product life cycle * Experience with requirements management tools, Application Lifecycle Management (Polarion ALM preffered) tools, and/or model-based systems-engineering tools (preferred) * Experience managing multilevel requirements sets (preferred) * Experience with AutoCAD for outline drawings of LRUs (preferred) * IP networking knowledge * Satellite communications knowledge * Ability to support system and acceptance testing ## Description The Systems Engineer performs system-level engineering work supporting the company's SATCOM and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) product lines, including requirements definition and verification, system and sub-system design and analysis, use case definition, and interface design, in collaboration with external partners such as airlines, managed service providers, and equipment suppliers. This is an experienced systems designer with extensive Life-Cycle development experience who is the natural technical reference, internally and with external partners, on complex system engineering questions. Deep technical knowledge, sound systems-engineering judgment, and a willingness to learn are required. The preparation, maintenance, and control of company technical documentation is also part of this role's responsibilities, and the position may provide work leadership by training, assigning, and monitoring the work of junior systems engineers. Responsibilities * Translate customer, OEM, and product needs into system, sub-system, and equipment requirements, including aircraft (A/C) integration considerations for IFC and SATCOM products * Perform high-level system and sub-system design, including A/C integration, and consult with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications * Create and maintain Use Cases, requirement documents, and system architecture using Use Cases and other proven systems-engineering methods * Analyze and verify that designs meet requirements, and that sub-system to sub-system interfaces are consistent and correctly designed * Perform detailed analysis and propose design solutions to resolve system problems, applying systems-engineering principles tailored to the system, customer, and development organization * Prepare System and Component Level documents (Requirements, Design Description, Safety/Reliability/Maintainability, System Interconnect Diagrams, Outline Drawings, etc.) * Consult with end users and customers to validate that designs meet client needs; participate in the creation and presentation of design reviews, both internal and customer-facing * Manage technical projects and work packages, including R&D projects as required * Work closely with external suppliers, customers, managed service providers, and other stakeholders * Support system and acceptance testing activities * Train and mentor junior systems engineers and development staff on company products and systems-engineering process and application, to increase productivity, quality, and consistency * Scout the market for novel relevant technologies, initiate investigation, and drive potential adoption into company products * Use standardized analysis techniques, document formats, and design review formats to reinforce consistent application of the systems-engineering process * Continuously contribute to improving established processes * Perform other job-related duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)