Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

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Job Family : Engineering

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Dec 3, 2025

Job ID : 61442

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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Provides technical expertise and leadership in the systems engineering discipline. Researches and carries out complex systems engineering assignments that result in the introduction of new technologies, products, or processes. Contributes to and has responsibility for the completion of significant systems engineering assignments with broad product, technology, customer, and strategic business impact. Develops and recommends system solutions to unique technical challenges.

Scope/Supervision & Interaction: ____ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Provides technical oversight or direction. May have customer interface to clarify and resolve specific technical issues.

• Provides expert technical advice and recommendations, leads internal and customer design reviews, and proposes methodology for problem-solving and analysis on complex system design or customer issues. Researches and develops technology with an R&D and product development focus.
• Performs requirements development and management, including elicitation, analysis, validation, and communication of customer needs/expectations; decomposes customer requirements into product, component, and interface requirements; establishes and maintains bidirectional traces through requirements changes.
• Makes technical proposals and presentations to various internal and customer groups to influence business decisions. Maintains and takes steps to protect company intellectual property.
• Conducts system analysis (including trade studies) and functional/performance tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials, equipment or processes and completes required documentation by determining required actions, performing or directing completion of tasks and publishing findings and/or results.
• Compiles and analyzes operation, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products and systems. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or conformation by testing is advisable.
• Investigates, researches, and operationalizes new technologies in specialty or related areas to improve cost and performance by applying advanced engineering design methods, theories, and research techniques.
• Maintains advanced level of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Acts as consultant to management on technical and project-related matters. Serves as a functional expert. Identifies mentoring and development needs; serves as a mentor for other employees.
• Bachelor's degree (BS) (or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate) in engineering or a science technical discipline; Master's degree (MS) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 10-12 years of related experience; specific experience in motion control systems strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive, advanced knowledge of product or domain engineering theories, principles, industry practices, concepts, techniques, government regulations, and policies, including SAE ARP4754, SAE ARP4761, RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, ISO-9000/9001
• Demonstrated ability to research, develop, and integrate new technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and conceptual acuity to establish and maintain technical alignment across all stakeholders, and to influence varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues. Makes effective presentations on complex topics to top management, customers, and/or other key stakeholders.
• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts to own area of expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of MBSE principles; practical experience applying MBSE principles on formal development programs using tools like Cameo.
• Proficiency with software and specialized data analysis, and engineering design tools.
• Ability to establish and track performance to goals and objectives to complete complex or major projects and provide direction to the team at project milestones.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or other internal teams.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Typical Mental & Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

Work Authorization:

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $120500 to $210950 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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