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Senior Systems Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Define behavior, interfaces, and architecture for a next-generation autonomous Group 5 Rotorcraft from concept to reality, managing requirements baselines and verification campaigns.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Autonomous Air Vehicle)

Builds

Next-generation autonomous Group 5 Rotorcraft (Group 5 Tactical UAS)

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems

Required skills

Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Verification & Validation Planning, Configuration Control, Risk Management, Test Planning, Milestone Gate Reviews

Preferred skills

Full-rotorcraft architecture (hybrid/electric), Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), MIL-STD testing standards, Safety standards (MIL-STD-882E), MBSE tooling (SysML, Cameo, DOORS)

Technologies

SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, JAMA Connect, DOORS, DOORS Next Gen

Responsibilities

Develop system definition and architecture; Maintain technical baselines and requirements traceability; Lead milestone and gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR); Define and execute system verification and validation plans; Manage system interfaces and change control; Troubleshoot conflicting design requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC