Systems Engineer I

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.

This role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains.  Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems.

In this role, you will support engineering teams developing aerospace structures, mechanisms, and mechanical systems by contributing to system planning, documentation, and verification activities. You will help coordinate technical execution, assist with system architecture development, and support analysis and testing efforts that ensure final products meet defined requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports program-level technical oversight to ensure products meet applicable requirements.
• Contributes to system architecture decisions by modeling system behavior and assisting with requirements decomposition.
• Verifies and documents system compliance with requirements.
• Contributes to test plan development to validate system performance.
• Supports development of engineering reports and presentations.
• Supports creation of interface control drawings and interface description documents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, physics, or an equivalent field.
• Typically possesses 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• General engineering knowledge including design, data analysis, physics‑based modeling, dynamics, and kinematics.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

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.