Systems Engineer
Butler
Grand Prairie, TX · Posted October 27, 2026
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About the job
Systems Engineer
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Job ID: #73303
Pay Range: $67-78
Seeking a full time risk and opportunity manager with a Systems Requirements and Architecture background. In this role, you will own the program risk management database, interface with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and program leads to keep the database up to date.
Contractor can work partially remote but must be available to come onsite when needed.
Required experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering (Undeclared), Mechanical Engineering, Other STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathmatics) degrees considered.
• Experience managing Risk and Opportunity
• 3 + years working experience in DOORS
• 3 + years Hands-on experience with Cameo
• Familiarity with system design concepts and tradeoffs
• Willingness to work onsite in a classified lab environment
Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices .
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com .