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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Katalyst Talent Agency
- **Location:** Rockford, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Configuration Management, Software Tools, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Test Case, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, DO-178B, Polarion
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-rockford-il--b5545661-eb82-4579-b063-6521f12ec39e

## About the Role

* Experience with Systems Engineering.
 * Own the definition, execution, review, documentation, disposition, and closure of findings.
 * Knowledge of the System Certification Process.
 * Experience with Systems Architecture and Design and updating Polarion documents based on work package scope detailed in Jira.
 * Experience with requirements-based software tools such as Polarion and DOORS.
 * Experience executing systems engineering activities per ARP4754A/B and DO-178B/C guidelines.
 * Experience working on at least one complex engineering program.
 * Experience with Configuration Management tools.
 * Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
 * Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

## Description

The Systems Engineer is responsible for defining system requirements, developing system architectures, supporting design and integration activities, and verifying complex aerospace/avionics systems. The role works across engineering teams to ensure system requirements, interfaces, testing, certification, and compliance are successfully addressed.Experience with Systems Engineering.Own the definition, execution, review, documentation, disposition, and closure of findings.Knowledge of the System Certification Process.Experience with Systems Architecture and Design and updating Polarion documents based on work package scope detailed in Jira.Experience with requirements-based software tools such as Polarion and DOORS.Experience executing systems engineering activities per ARP4754A/B and DO-178B/C guidelines.Experience working on at least one complex engineering program.Experience with Configuration Management tools.Knowledge of Agile methodologies.Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).Responsible for Requirements, Test Cases, System Verification, and interfacing with customers and other domains involved in Avionics solutions.Serve as the Systems Integrator on the program, integrating all systems and software that are part of the company's Avionics solution.Interface with customers to capture subsystem design details and allocate requirements to the broader Systems teams and subsystem.Capture requirements for the Avionics solution being developed.Develop test cases and procedures to test the system and address customer questions.Coordinate domain development activities to ensure the correct scope is being developed and schedules are met.Control the conformity of the Systems Integration Facility.