Senior Systems Engineer (Finance)

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family !

The Senior Systems Engineer leads and oversees the full systems engineering lifecycle supporting helicopter development, systems integration, and modifications across CHI platforms. Serves as a trusted technical authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME), collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define, develop, and validate complex system requirements. Provides strategic direction for system architecture, integration, and testing efforts, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and company goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and facilitate comprehensive requirements capture, analysis, and management across projects to ensure clear, verifiable, and feasible system requirements.
• Develop and validate advanced system architectures, design solutions, and integration strategies for complex platforms and system-of-systems.
• Author, review, and approve detailed system specifications, including interface control documents.
• Lead trade studies and feasibility assessments, providing technical recommendations to guide project decisions and mitigate risks.
• Act as the primary SME and technical advisor to development teams, project leadership, and stakeholders.
• Define, coordinate, and oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities including acceptance testing.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to Systems Engineers and cross-disciplinary teams; serve as technical escalation point.
• Uphold and promote the company's Core Values and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Systems, Electrical, Software, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field; MS degree preferred.
• 8 plus years of progressive experience in systems engineering within the aviation or aerospace industry.
• Proven experience leading complex systems engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of ARP4754A, ARP4761 processes and FAA certification regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 21, 29, and 43.
• Demonstrated ability to translate stakeholder needs into detailed technical requirements and solutions.
• Exceptional technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced communication skills capable of effectively engaging technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant systems engineering tools.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)