SEA Systems Engineer 2

218130 - SEA Systems Engineer 2 Industry ENG Region CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties City Woodland Hills State CA Rate Up to $112.38 DOE Duration 3 months Description Chipton-Ross is seeking an SEA Systems Engineer 2 for a contract opportunity in Woodland Hills, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

): Bachelor's Degree and 2-7 years of experience Demonstrated systems-engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense. Proficient with systems-engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights. Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Collaborative team player who actively contributes to cross-functional projects. Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality, reliable work. Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-changing, fast-paced environments.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for the technical baseline development by capturing, analyzing, and finalizing the functional and performance requirements baseline; maintain full traceability in DOORS and confirm verifiability ahead of the Critical Design Review (CDR). Develop functional and physical system architectures, conduct trade-off studies, and select optimal solutions that advance system maturity toward production readiness. Organize and lead internal design-review meetings; facilitate external CDR sessions with customers, suppliers, certification bodies and other partners, collecting feedback, documenting decisions and driving corrective actions to closure. Collaborate with integration and test teams on schedules, maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and create comprehensive test verification matrices that cover hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) scenarios. Lead verification execution, analyze test and analysis results, resolve discrepancies and close verification loops to satisfy CDR baseline requirements and subsequent system qualification. Manage baseline configuration items, enforce version control and conduct impact analyses for changes throughout system verification and validation. Author and maintain critical CDR artifacts—System Requirements Document, ICD, Design Description, Test Plans, Risk Register—and produce regular status reports and executive-level presentations on CDR and verification readiness, risks and mitigation strategies. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers; actively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with program objectives and promote knowledge sharing across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines. Drive continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, proposing updates to configuration-management practices and contributing to lessons-learned documentation for future programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Solid understanding of inertial navigation and related products. Proven track record executing program milestones, including Systems Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR).

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree. School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS

9/80A workweek. Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date. Contact Melody Mullins mmullins@chiptonross.com

CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.

6926 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406

Phone:

(843) 554-5800 x186 or (800) 927-9318 x186 Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please. Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check. Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations. © 2026 Chipton‑Ross Inc. All rights reserved