Senior Systems Engineer

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

3h • $130,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the systems engineering activities for Long Endurance ISR UAS Platform(s). This role will interface closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and test teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

Requirements

• Experience in Aircraft / UAV development programs as Systems Engineer
• A strong foundation in Systems Engineering principles, especially as applied to complex, multidisciplinary systems
• Experience in creating and validating environmental requirements (e.g., temperature, vibration, altitude)
• Familiarity with the full system development lifecycle, from concept and design through test and delivery
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, especially in collaborative, cross-functional environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.
• Meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems
• Knowledge of systems engineering tools and standards (e.g., DOORS, SysML, MBSE approaches)
• Knowledge of military standards for environmental testing (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Translate mission needs and technical objectives into clear, actionable system requirements
• Define and manage system requirements and 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior