As a Systems Engineer at DZYNE, you will lead systems engineering activities for Expendable UAS platforms, translating mission needs into system requirements and managing them from concept through flight test. You will coordinate validation activities, execute environmental testing, and partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless development. The role involves leading failure modes analysis and risk management, contributing to system reviews and documentation.

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

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

Nice to have

3+ years relevant experience in aerospace, defense or government contracting environments
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.)

Benefits

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.