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Karman Space & Defense lists this Senior Systems Engineer opportunity in mukilteo, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Full Time Mukilteo, WA, US
Salary Range:
$135,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.
We design and deliver dependable hypersonic/strategic missile defense systems; integrating multiple technologies into unified, mission-ready hardware supporting demanding environments.
The Senior Systems Engineer provides program-level technical oversight and drives product maturation for aerospace structures, mechanisms, mechanical systems, and flight‑worthy hardware. This role plans and executes system engineering activities, coordinates multidisciplinary efforts, and ensures final products meet all technical and program requirements while reporting to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
This is an full-time on-site position working out of our Mukilteo, WA location. This role will be working a 9/80 schedule.
Responsibilities
Lead program-level technical oversight to ensure products meet all applicable requirements
Maintain balanced focus across design, analysis, and test activities to ensure robust engineering outcomes
Drive system architecture decisions through modeling, requirement decomposition, and system-level analyses
Verify completeness, compliance, and documentation of system requirements
Lead development of system test plans to validate performance
Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, and customer presentations
Develop interface control drawings and interface description documents
Contribute to engineering standards, training materials, and best‑practice guidelines
Mentor and support engineers with lesser experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
Typically 6+ years of aerospace or defense engineering experience, including 2+ years performing systems engineering work
Experience with development of mechanical systems, structures, electronics, electrical cabling, system integration, and qualification testing
Mastery of general aerospace engineering principles including structural analysis, finite element analysis, physics-based modeling, dynamics and kinematics, advanced materials, design, and test
Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, and execute multidisciplinary technical projects
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving skills, and ability to balance big‑picture goals with detailed execution
Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Worksite address
mukilteo, WA, 98275, US
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