System Engineer Design Assurance (Junior)

Position Summary:

P17 Solutions is a distinguished Small Business Administration company specializing in delivering professional services to a diverse range of clients including Federal State and Local Government agencies industry partners and organizations across both public and private sectors. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a proven track record of success we have established ourselves as a trusted and reliable provider of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

P17 Solutions is seeking a System Engineer to join our team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tech Ops Organization. This is an on-site full-time position located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace in Egg Harbor Township NJ.

The System Engineer with mid-senior level expertise in DevOps cloud infrastructure and system integration to support federal and enterprise-scale modernization initiatives. This role focuses on designing deploying and managing secure automated infrastructure supporting software development and testing environments across multiple FAA programs and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide systems engineering support to FAA Tech Ops ensuring integration of hardware and software systems across NAS infrastructure.
• Apply design assurance principles to verify compliance of hardware and software systems with FAA safety reliability and performance standards.
• Conduct system requirements analysis validation and verification to support lifecycle management of Tech Ops systems.
• Develop and review system architectures interface specifications and integration plans to ensure interoperability across legacy and modern FAA platforms.
• Lead and participate in design reviews safety risk assessments and system hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Support test planning test execution and data analysis for system-level verification and validation of hardware and software components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams program managers and FAA stakeholders to ensure adherence to FAA policies NAS architecture and design assurance guidance (e.g. DO-178C/DO-254 or equivalent).
• Provide technical documentation reports and briefings to FAA Tech Ops leadership supporting decision-making and system certification/approval activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Tech Ops processes tools and methods for systems engineering and design assurance
• Strong analytical thinking curiosity and eagerness to understand how systems fit together
• Experience working in team-based projects
• Strong written and verbal communication

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Systems Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience and 3 - 5 years

• Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Systems Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience and 3 year

• Proven background in systems or hardware engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience in systems engineering aviation aerospace or hardware/software integration.
• Exposure to requirements analysis modeling or verification/validation activities through coursework or early career roles.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as JIRA Confluence Git etc.
• Basic understanding of system architectures interface definitions or integration concepts.
• Knowledge with test planning executing test procedures or analyzing test data
• Foundational understanding of aviation or safety-critical standards
• Awareness of systems engineering processes
• Familiarity with risk assessment methods
• Basic proficiency in Python MATLAB C/C or scripting languages for data analysis or automation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings interface specs or technical documentation.
• Agile student teams or cross-functional groups.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security clearance.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen
• P17 Solutions is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

Interview Requirement: AI DISCLOSURE / CONSENT

The Company values authenticity and fairness in the hiring process. To maintain the integrity of interviews and assessments applicants are not permitted to:

1. Use any AI tool to generate or suggest responses in real time during interviews (e.g. ChatGPT Copilot Gemini or similar answer-assistant tools).

2. Use AI-based live coaching hidden communication tools or remote-assistance technologies to obtain real-time help from other individuals or systems.

3. Use AI tools that alter or mask their identity including deepfake video AI avatars or AI voice changers.

4. Use AI code generators or AI writing tools to complete coding challenges case studies or written assessments unless the assessment instructions explicitly permit such tools.

5. Record or transcribe interviews using AI tools (e.g. Fireflies or similar) without prior explicit consent from the interviewer or recruiter.

6. Applicants may not use AI tools that inflate or fabricate application materials online profiles or credentials such as professional experience in ways that misrepresent their true qualifications.

Applicants may use AI tools before interviews for preparation provided the content submitted is truthful and accurately reflects the applicants own experience and capabilities.

The Company does not authorize nor consent to applicants using AI tools during live interviews or assessments unless explicitly stated. Applicants agree to follow the Companys AI-use rules and affirm that all responses and materials submitted reflect their own authentic experience.

The applicant has the right to withdraw consent at any time. Should consent be withdrawn the Company will either continue the evaluation or will discontinue the application process if no reasonable alternative exists.

By participating in the P17 Solutions interview and/or hiring process you consent to the AI Disclosure. Failure to comply with the Companys AI-use requirements may result in disqualification from employment consideration.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security clearance.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen
• P17 Solutions is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

Relocation Requirement

Relocation expenses are not considered for this position. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to onsite location.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours. Cubicle setting.
• Travel about 20%

Compensation (Pay Bands)

• Salary at P17 Solutions LLC is determined by a wide array of factors such as (but not limited to) education certifications knowledge skills competencies and experience clearance level as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
• The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full-time 40 hour/week status. Part-time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represent the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of P17 Solutions LLC total compensation package for employees.

NOTE: ** In compliance with local laws P17 Solutions LLC presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California Colorado New York or Washington D.C.

Benefits: At P17 Solutions we are dedicated to investing in the success and well-being of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive health dental and vision coverage life insurance a 401(k) retirement plan educational assistance generous leave policies 11 paid holidays and any additional paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

P17 Solutions LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race gender color age sexual orientation gender identification national origin religion marital status ancestry citizenship disability protected veteran status or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. P17 Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.

Requesting an Accommodation

P17 Solutions LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by P17 Solutions LLC and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with LS Technologies and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance please send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 FAA Order 1600.1F and FAA Order 1600.78 employees are required to submit fingerprints and pass a 7-year background investigation. Employees may also be required to pass a drug test.

Required Experience:

Junior IC