Senior UAV Open Architecture Systems Engineer

DZYNE Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, UAV Open Architecture to lead systems engineering for Long Endurance ISR UAS platforms. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and test teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities on schedule and within requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense, MOSA knowledge, and proven experience in UAV or aircraft programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in aerospace, defense or government contracting environments
• Basic understanding of MOSA in defense systems
• Experience in Aircraft/UAV development programs as Systems Engineer
• Familiarity with GRAs such as AMS GRA, A-GRA, or OMS/UCI
• Strong foundation in Systems Engineering principles for complex multidisciplinary systems
• Experience creating and validating environmental requirements
• Familiarity with full system development lifecycle from concept to delivery
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in cross-functional environments

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of requirements and system architecture per open architecture standards
• Translate mission needs into clear system requirements
• Define and manage system interfaces from concept through flight test
• Lead planning and coordination of system validation activities
• Execute system-level validation incl. environmental testing
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, integration and test
• Lead failure modes, reliability analysis, and risk management
• Contribute to system reviews and safety/reliability documentation

Skills

Systems Engineering

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Aerospace)

Masters degree in engineering + 5 years experience

Tools

DOORS

SysML

MBSE

Job description

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, UAV Open Architecture to lead systems engineering for Long Endurance ISR UAS platforms. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and test teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities on schedule and within requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense, MOSA knowledge, and proven experience in UAV or aircraft programs.