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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** DZYNE Technologies
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, System Testing, DOORS (Software), Reliability of Systems, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/acaaa9fa-6be8-4a7a-97f9-d6250de2a65f

## About the Role

* 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

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

 * 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.)

Education:

 * Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree preferred
 * 7+ years relevant experience in aerospace, defense or government contracting environments
 * Masters degree in engineering discipline + 5 years experience preferred

Clearance Level Required: Secret - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.

## Description

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., * 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


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