Systems Engineer

Young Community Developers • Portland, OR

2d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer supports the design, development, integration, and sustainment of counter-UAS (CUAS) and air defense system solutions. The role applies systems engineering principles across multidisciplinary teams and supports technical planning, requirements development, system design, verification and validation, and risk management. The engineer collaborates with program management, operations, and sustainment teams to deliver mission-critical solutions in compliance with industry and government regulations.

The position is based on-site in Portland, Oregon. Travel is estimated at 10% and is probable approximately once per quarter, though it is not required for daily activities. Work conditions may range from a general office environment to warehouses and other facilities. The role requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

The stated salary range is $110,000–$135,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual bonus. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, including fully covered base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; and a 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Systems Engineer on aerospace and defense systems development programs.
• Strong foundation in systems engineering principles, particularly as applied to complex, multidisciplinary systems.
• Experience creating and validating environmental requirements, such as temperature, vibration, and altitude requirements.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Must be 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 UAS or CUAS programs, aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering tools and standards, such as Matlab, SysML, and MBSE approaches.
• Knowledge of military environmental testing standards, such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.
• Knowledge of emerging aerospace technologies, including digital engineering, AI/ML applications, and autonomous systems.

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 testing.
• 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 support seamless system development.
• Lead failure modes and reliability analysis, and risk management efforts across the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to system reviews and documentation supporting safety, performance, and reliability.
• Lead or perform technical reviews, providing engineering input and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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