Senior Systems Engineering Director - Aerospace

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineering Director - Transformational Role

Location – Everett Washington - 2 days a week

Remote work and relocation support available

Job Description

Join Capgemini in shaping the future of Systems Engineering. We’re seeking a visionary leader to drive transformational change across our engineering practices and client engagements. This role is ideal for a senior professional who thrives on innovation, strategic influence, and empowering high-performing teams to deliver excellence in complex systems environments.

Your role

· Lead transformational initiatives that redefine how Systems Engineering is delivered across industries, from concept to execution.

· Serve as a strategic partner to clients, aligning technical scope with business goals and guiding the delivery of high-impact engineering solutions.

· Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

· Champion Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and other advanced methodologies to elevate engineering maturity and performance.

· Drive organizational change by implementing best practices, conducting maturity assessments, and delivering actionable roadmaps for improvement.

· Represent Capgemini as a thought leader, contributing to industry forums, client workshops, and internal capability development.

Required skills and experience

· 15+ years of relevant experience

· Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

· Experience applying and teaching systems engineering processes and principles and mentoring and teaching junior systems engineers

· Extensive experience of System Architecture (operational, functional and logical), requirements engineering, interface definition, verification and validation

· Systems Engineering certifications desired (e.g. INCOSE, OMG)

· Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

· Experience in Product Line Engineering, Change and Configuration Management

· Experience with Systems Engineering tools (eg IBM DOORS, DOORS NG, Cameo/Catia Magic MSOSA, modelling languages and frameworks (e.g. SysML), ISO 15288)

· Having served as Principal Systems Architect of Chief Engineer a Plus

· Domain Technical Skills

· Extensive experience in definition, design, modelling or simulation of safety-critical, complex aerospace systems (Please detail ATA chapters)

· Experience with CS/FAR part 25 and applicable standards (eg. ARP4754, DO-178, DO-254)

Transformational Leadership

· Ability to lead change across organizations, influencing stakeholders at all levels.

· Skilled in coaching and developing talent, building resilient and future-ready engineering teams.

· Adept at translating technical complexity into strategic business value.

· Passionate about continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and driving excellence through collaboration.

Growth Path in This Role – Aerospace Focus

Strategic Leadership

· Lead transformation programs for aerospace clients, influencing engineering strategy and compliance with CS/FAR Part 25, ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254.

· Gain visibility with executive stakeholders and shape enterprise-wide systems engineering practices.

Technical Mastery

· Deepen expertise in MBS