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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer, UAV Open Architecture Organization - **Company:** STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Internet Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, System Testing, DOORS (Software), Reliability of Systems, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Information Technology, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-uav-open-architecture-irvine-ca--f42ed86b-69e6-4ae6-969f-6158389ae254 ## About the Role * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. * Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). * 10+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments. * Basic understanding of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) in defense systems. * Experience in aircraft or UAV development programs as a Systems Engineer. * Familiarity with one or more Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) such as AMS GRA, A-GRA, or OMS/UCI. * Strong foundation in Systems Engineering principles applied to complex, multidisciplinary systems. * Experience creating and validating environmental requirements including temperature, vibration, and altitude. * Familiarity with the full system development lifecycle from concept through test and delivery. * Preferred: Knowledge of FACE Technical Standard, SOSA, and cybersecurity principles in Government Reference Architectures. * Preferred: Knowledge of military standards for environmental testing including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461., Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations. Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense, Aerospace and Defense, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Environmental Regulations, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Military/DoD Standards, Product Lifecycle, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Reliability Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Support Documentation, System Architecture, System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Testing, United States Citizen, Validation Testing ## Description * Leads the development of systems architecture and requirements that adhere to applicable government open and common architecture standards. * Translates mission needs and technical objectives into clear, actionable system requirements. * Defines and manages system requirements and interfaces from early concept through integration and flight test. * Leads planning and coordination of system validation activities, ensuring alignment with design and operational goals. * Executes system-level validation including environmental testing for temperature, vibration, and altitude. * Partners with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, integration, and test functions for seamless system development. * Leads failure modes, reliability analysis, and risk management efforts across the development lifecycle. * Contributes to system reviews and documentation to support safety, performance, and reliability. * Applies understanding of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Government Reference Architectures (AMS GRA, A-GRA, OMS/UCI). * Applies knowledge of systems engineering tools and standards including DOORS, SysML, and MBSE approaches. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? 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