Senior Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Software (Group 5 UAS)

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Highly competitive equity grants

Job summary

Slope is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Costa Mesa, California, focusing on air vehicle software systems for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The role requires 12+ years of engineering experience, a relevant B.S. degree, and expertise in developing subsystem software requirements and managing program risks. The competitive salary range is $191,000 to $253,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. An active U.S. Secret security clearance is necessary, with a preference for candidates able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years Engineering Experience with UAS, focusing on aircraft systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD standards and handbooks.
• Experience in developing subsystem software requirements and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Shape customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem software requirements.
• Develop system engineering artifacts including system model.
• Communicate and manage program risks with Chief Engineer.

Skills

Communication skills

U.S. Secret security clearance

SysML

DoDAF

Model-based system engineering

Contingency management software architecture

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar

Tools

Cameo MagicDraw

Job description

Slope is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Costa Mesa, California, focusing on air vehicle software systems for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The role requires 12+ years of engineering experience, a relevant B.S. degree, and expertise in developing subsystem software requirements and managing program risks. The competitive salary range is $191,000 to $253,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. An active U.S. Secret security clearance is necessary, with a preference for candidates able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.