System Engineer

  • Motion Recruitment
  • Melbourne, Florida
  • 11/14/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a leading aerospace & defense manufacturing company, is hiring a Lead System Engineer in Melbourne, FL!


This is a 1 year W2 contract (with intent to convert)!


In this role, you will lead the full systems engineering lifecycle from requirements and system integration through verification, certification, and production release. You will serve as a key technical lead, partnering with customers and cross functional engineering teams to drive solutions while managing technical scope, cost, schedule, and program requirements.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead RLPM development activities and ensure engineering requirements, scope, cost, and schedule are met.
  • Coordinate with Value Stream Leaders, Project Engineers, manufacturing teams, customers, and regulatory agencies to drive technical solutions.
  • Manage engineering schedules, risks, earned value, gate reviews, and technical deliverables through certification and production.


Requirements:

  • 10+ years of systems, software, or hardware engineering experience.
  • Aerospace experience with DO 254, DO 178C, and ARP4754A.
  • Experience leading projects, schedules, costs, and cross functional teams.


Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.