Systems Engineer - Rancho Santa Margarita - Palomar

Description

Summary
Palomar Products is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development of our next-generation Intercom System for military aerospace platforms. This role will drive system-level requirements, architecture development, and design coordination across disciplines. As the product matures, the Systems Engineer will take a leading role in defining test requirements, supporting system verification, and ensuring compliance with certification objectives under DO-178C and DO-254.
Palomar offers medical, dental, vision, basic Life insurance, 401K, and paid time off. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define, analyze, and manage system-level requirements, interface definitions, and system architecture using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML as part of a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach.
• Translate system requirements into testable verification objectives and define clear system test requirements in coordination with the test engineering team.
• Support the development and maintenance of core system documents including the System Specification, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Requirements Traceability Verification Matrices (RTVM), System Test Plans and Procedures, and Qualification Test Plans and procedures.
• Guide the integration and verification process across hardware, firmware, software, and test engineering disciplines to ensure traceability and compliance to safety-critical standards.
• Support system and sub-system test execution, test readiness reviews (TRR), and issue resolution throughout integration and qualification.
• Contribute to system-level analyses, trade studies, and risk mitigation strategies as the product transitions from design to test and production.
• Ensure system development aligns with applicable standards including DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and cybersecurity compliance guidelines (e.g., NIST 800).
• Actively participate in milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, PCA) and provide input to program schedules and configuration management.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience developing and managing system and test requirements through the full product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with verification planning, test requirement development, and supporting system test execution.
• Proficiency with requirements management (e.g., Visure, DOORS) and MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, SysML).
• Understanding of safety-critical development standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
• Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in military or aerospace programs supporting system verification and test.
• Exposure to embedded OS, RTOS architectures, or embedded firmware/software integration.
• Familiarity with FPGA logic, electrical and mechanical interface management, and system-level integration.

Level I: $106,000 - $126,000

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline and 1-3 years' experience.
• Performs tasks under close guidance and supervision.
• Supports development of system requirements, ICDs, and trace matrices.
• Assists with test execution and data review.
• Learns and applies MBSE and requirements tools (e.g., Cameo, Visure).
• Participates in milestone reviews as a supporting contributor.
• Gains familiarity with DO-178C and DO-254 fundamentals.

Level II: $124,000 - $147,000

• 3+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, preferably in embedded systems, avionics, or defense applications.
• Works independently on system threads with limited oversight.
• Develops and allocates requirements across disciplines.
• Prepares and reviews test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Drives traceability and verification planning activities.
• Coordinates across software, hardware, and test functions.
• Participates in program reviews and presents technical content.
• Applies DO-178C/DO-254 compliance in planning and execution.

Level III: $143,000 - $162,000

• 6+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, preferably in embedded systems, avionics, or defense applications.
• Leads system architecture, requirements flow down, and risk management.
• Owns integration threads across multiple disciplines.
• Leads verification planning and compliance strategies.
• Interfaces with DERs and supports certification planning.
• Serves as technical lead for SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and qualification events.
• Mentors junior engineers and guides MBSE best practices.
• Drives toolchain alignment (Cameo, Visure, LDRA, etc.) across engineering.

Level IV: $166, 000 - $179,000

• 8+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, preferably in embedded systems, avionics, or defense applications.
• Proven track record or leading projects, managing teams, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Proficiency in various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or Unix.
• Strong understanding of networking principles such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, UDP and applicable security measures.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google cloud.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as python and automation tools such as LabVIEW.
• Experience in DO-178C/DO-254 processes and deliverables
• Able to analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to plan, execute, and monitor projects including resources and timelines.
• Interfaces with third party suppliers and derives best technical solutions.
• Owns technical delivery on a phased gate development process.
• Able to derive requirements traceability and architecture using tools such as Cameo, Visure, DOORS, or JAMA.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment floor. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Occasionally travel may apply, not to exceed 15%. Conditions upon travel may vary and will be discussed with the employee prior to travel to ensure appropriate accommodations may be provided.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*

*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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