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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $197,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Code Generation, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Middleware, Network Interface Controllers, Github, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, OAuth, JSON Web Token, Requirements Management, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Secure Coding, Web Application Security, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Performance Testing, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Grafana, Spring-boot, Software Security, Test Scripts, Veracode, SC Clearance, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Microservices - **Published:** October 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/tx/austin/6d27ae07-791b-4862-94c6-928f93171dc1 ## About the Role Planning Visionary Innovation Test Design Traceability Communication Test Planning Systems Design Design Reviews Self-Discipline Design Research Vehicle Systems Secret Clearance Analytical Skills Systems Engineering System Requirements Integration Testing Software Engineering Technical Leadership Software-In-The-Loop Test Execution Engine Functional Specification Engineering Design Process Verification And Validation Critical Design Review (CDR) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Milestones (Project Management), * Experience developing system requirements and system architectures in collaboration with a multidisciplinary engineering team. * Proven experience with involvement in requirements definition, system design, integration, and test. * Experience working with both sides of the V-model, with a strong understanding of how early requirements and design decisions relate to integration, verification, and validation activities. * Interface control Documents experience. * Experience within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry. * MBSE experience. * Direct experience with aircraft systems; experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAVs) is strongly preferred. * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher, if required. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical information and make sound engineering decisions. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. * Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities and the ability to work in a self-directed manner. * Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to meet project goals. * Hands-on experience in test and integration (I&T), particularly for aircraft and embedded systems., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Sensors Planning Auditing Robotics Visionary Leadership Innovation Subsystems Traceability Communication Test Planning Code Coverage Systems Design Risk Mitigation Problem Solving Critical Thinking Functional Safety Systems Engineering System Requirements Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Requirements Management Engineering Design Process Verification And Validation +0, V-Model Planning Visionary Innovation Test Design Traceability Communication Test Planning Systems Design Design Reviews Self-Discipline Design Research Vehicle Systems Secret Clearance Analytical Skills Systems Engineering System Requirements Integration Testing Software Engineering Technical Leadership Software-In-The-Loop Test Execution Engine Functional Specification Engineering Design Process Verification And Validation Critical Design Review (CDR) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Milestones (Project Management) +0 Google IT Automation with Python ## Description This Systems Engineer role focuses on supporting unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft platforms, as well as unmanned ground vehicles. You will work across the full lifecycle of complex aerospace and defense systems, from initial concept and requirements definition through design, integration, test, and deployment., * Analyze customer and stakeholder needs to develop, decompose, derive, and allocate requirements to system and subsystem elements. * Develop system architectures for new and existing aircraft and unmanned ground vehicle systems, ensuring alignment with mission and customer objectives. * Create and maintain system design documentation, including system schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), and system/subsystem interface definitions. * Utilize and maintain existing analytical models and develop new models to support system design, trade studies, and performance assessments. * Conduct trade studies and perform design research on core engineering concepts to determine optimal requirements, architectures, and design approaches. * Plan, develop, and document test strategies, test plans, test procedures, and test reports based on requirements and system architecture. * Develop detailed test cases directly from requirements documentation to verify and validate system and subsystem performance. * Lead and conduct testing activities, including integration and test (I&T), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and operational test execution as applicable. * Ensure clear traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and test results, understanding and managing the full V-model lifecycle from left (definition and design) to right (integration and test). * Participate in planning, design, integration, testing, and deployment of moderately complex engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer definitions. * Work closely with the Software Engineering team to develop software system requirements and test requirements that align with overall system needs. * Adhere to structured and defined development processes, including formal design and review milestones such as Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR)., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. 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