Entry-Level UAV Systems Engineer (MBSE Focus)

Redwire Defense Tech; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

ESSP

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is hiring an Entry-Level Systems Engineer to support UAV system development and integration, with a focus on weight tracking, power budgeting, and architecture management. This role suits early-career engineers seeking strong technical foundations in MBSE practices.

You will collaborate with design, analysis, and program teams, participate in design reviews, and contribute to cross-functional efforts that ensure compliance with requirements and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with 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

• Maintain and update the vehicle mass properties database and track weight data.
• Develop system-level power budgets and monitor consumption across subsystems.
• Assist with system decomposition, interfaces, and requirement traceability.
• Maintain MBSE models and participate in design reviews and configuration management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Mass properties

Power systems

System decomposition

Education

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

Tools

MBSE tools (Cameo)

MagicDraw

DOORS

Jama

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is hiring an Entry-Level Systems Engineer to support UAV system development and integration, with a focus on weight tracking, power budgeting, and architecture management. This role suits early-career engineers seeking strong technical foundations in MBSE practices.

You will collaborate with design, analysis, and program teams, participate in design reviews, and contribute to cross-functional efforts that ensure compliance with requirements and program