Hiring: Lead Systems Engineer Company: North Wind Location: St Paul, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:23:42 Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, Agile, Configuration Management, Confluence, Jira, Project Management, R, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience in complex technical systems with direct experience in systems engineering for a subset of those years •Demonstrated capacity to perform complex systems analysis and provide clear, actionable recommendations. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. •Operational familiarity with requirements management and tools (IE JAMA, DOORS, Cameo) Required Skills: •Facilitates design, development, and optimization activities for test facilities for wind tunnel systems. •Integrate advanced hypersonic testing methodologies, equipment, and systems into facility design and operation. •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, controls and software engineers) to ensure test facilities meet all functional and operational requirements. •Synthesize technical risks throughout the lifecycle of the project and present how these represent project or financial risks to the project manager, management, and the end user. •Develop and manage integration of test facility systems including structural, mechanical, thermal, and electrical components, to enhance decision-making and performance validation. •Manage system configuration through clear methods to manage change through the course of a program. •Utilize MBSE tools (such as SysML, or Cameo Systems Modeler) to ensure seamless integration between the various subsystems of the test facility. •Prepare comprehensive technical reports, validation plans, and design documentation, ensuring that all activities comply with relevant standards and regulatory requirements. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred). •Core competency experience in addition to Systems Engineering •Applied hands-on capability in test facilities, such as wind tunnels, shock tubes, or combustion testing. •Operational familiarity with analytical tools utilized in complex problem solving such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis, thermal analysis and management, and performance simulations Familiarity with control systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used in test environments. •Proficiency with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo System Modeler, Enterprise Architect or similar tools). Compensation: •$150,000 - $220,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!