Entry-Level Systems Engineer for UAV Systems

Edge Autonomy; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Disability insurance

HSA / FSA options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an entry‑level Systems Engineer to support UAV systems development and integration in San Luis Obispo, CA. You will contribute to weight tracking, power budgeting, and architecture management across design, analysis, and program teams.

Ideal candidates are early‑career engineers building strong foundations in systems engineering practices and MBSE. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration, MBSE model maintenance, and participation in design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field as listed in the job ad.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Familiarity with MBSE and standard engineering tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update vehicle weight properties data across subsystems.
• Develop and track system power budgets; monitor usage and margins.
• Manage MBSE system architectures and ensure requirement traceability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MBSE tools (Cameo, MagicDraw)

Python / MATLAB for data analysis

DOORS / Jama requirements tools

MS Excel

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an entry‑level Systems Engineer to support UAV systems development and integration in San Luis Obispo, CA. You will contribute to weight tracking, power budgeting, and architecture management across design, analysis, and program teams.

Ideal candidates are early‑career engineers building strong foundations in systems engineering practices and MBSE. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration, MBSE model maintenance, and participation in design reviews.