Senior UAV Open-Architecture Systems Engineer

DZYNE Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in UAV Open Architecture in Irvine, California. This role involves leading systems engineering for Long Endurance ISR UAS Platforms, coordinating across teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, with over 10 years of relevant experience in the aerospace or defense sectors. The salary ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 annually, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for Long Endurance ISR UAS Platform(s).
• Participate in the development of requirements and systems architecture.
• Translate mission needs and technical objectives into system requirements.
• Define and manage system requirements and interfaces.
• Lead planning and coordination of system validation activities.
• Execute system-level validation, including environmental testing.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams for seamless system development.
• Lead failure modes, reliability analysis, and risk management efforts.

Skills

10+ years relevant experience in aerospace, defense or government contracting environments

Basic understanding of modular open systems approaches (MOSA)

Experience in Aircraft / UAV development programs as Systems Engineer

Familiarity with Government Reference Architectures (GRAs)

Strong foundation in Systems Engineering principles

Experience in creating environmental requirements

Familiarity with full system development lifecycle

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Education

Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace

Masters degree in engineering discipline + 5 years experience

Tools

Familiarity with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, SysML, MBSE)

Job description

DZYNE Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in UAV Open Architecture in Irvine, California. This role involves leading systems engineering for Long Endurance ISR UAS Platforms, coordinating across teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, with over 10 years of relevant experience in the aerospace or defense sectors. The salary ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 annually, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.