Entry-Level Systems Engineer - UAV & MBSE Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

Stock Purchase Plan

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an entry‑level Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of UAV systems at our San Luis Obispo site. You will contribute to vehicle weight tracking, power tracking, and architecture management within cross‑functional teams of design, analysis, and programs.

The role emphasizes building strong foundations in systems engineering practices and MBSE concepts, with opportunities to grow technical skills in a fast‑paced defense programs environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with engineering fundamentals (mass properties, power systems, or system decomposition).
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle weight tracking: maintain mass properties database and track weight growth.
• Vehicle power tracking: develop system-level power budgets and monitor usage.
• Architecture management: support MBSE artifacts and ensure traceability across requirements and interfaces.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Excel

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field

Tools

MS Excel

Engineering tools

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an entry‑level Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of UAV systems at our San Luis Obispo site. You will contribute to vehicle weight tracking, power tracking, and architecture management within cross‑functional teams of design, analysis, and programs.

The role emphasizes building strong foundations in systems engineering practices and MBSE concepts, with opportunities to grow technical skills in a fast‑paced defense programs environment.