Systems Engineer – UAV & Defense (On-Site Irvine)

DZYNE Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the systems engineering activities for Expendable UAS platforms. You will interface closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and test teams to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

The role requires strong systems engineering fundamentals, experience with environmental requirements, and a track record of working across the full development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace engineering.
• Masters degree in engineering preferred.
• Experience with DOORS, SysML or MBSE is valued.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission needs and technical objectives into clear, actionable system requirements.
• Define and manage system interfaces from early concept through integration and flight test.
• Lead the planning and coordination of system validation activities, ensuring alignment with design and operational goals.
• Execute system-level validation, including environmental testing, to ensure real-world readiness.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, integration, and test functions to ensure seamless system development.
• Lead failure modes, reliability analysis, and risk management efforts across the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to system reviews and documentation to support safety, performance, and reliability.

Skills

Aircraft/UAV experience

Systems engineering principles

Environmental requirements

System development lifecycle

Communication/documentation skills

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace)

Masters degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

SysML

MBSE

Job description

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the systems engineering activities for Expendable UAS platforms. You will interface closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and test teams to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

The role requires strong systems engineering fundamentals, experience with environmental requirements, and a track record of working across the full development lifecycle.