Sr Systems Engineer

Location: Simi Valley, CA
Salary: $170,000.00 USD Annually - $180,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Title: Senior Systems Engineer - Unmanned Systems

Location: Simi Valley, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 8-12 Years

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Robotics / Autonomous Systems

Salary: $180,000/Year

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our innovative design team focused on developing cutting-edge Unmanned Systems for both defense and commercial applications. This role involves close collaboration with Controls Engineers to define requirements, develop system architectures, and support simulation models. You will contribute across all phases of development-from concept to production-within small, agile teams that integrate engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage requirements traceability and evolution throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Provide weekly progress updates including requirements burn down reports.
• Allocate system requirements to subsystems and coordinate with engineering teams.
• Evaluate system performance thresholds and provide technical direction.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition systems.
• Contribute to model development and simulation analysis.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and translate them into actionable engineering tasks.
• Identify and resolve system design weaknesses; contribute to architectural frameworks across multiple products.
• Lead complex issue analysis and apply judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria.
• Define procedures for new assignments and coordinate activities of junior engineers or team members.
• Ensure system safety protocols are in place and personnel safety is maintained during field testing.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 8-12 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in aerospace systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and MATLAB.
• Experience with requirements management, system performance evaluation, and simulation modeling.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and other productivity tools.
• Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience taking products from concept to production with contract manufacturers.
• Exposure to Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Modeling & Simulation.
• Knowledge of Simulink, ANSYS, and SolidWorks.
• Interest in creating architectures using Model-Based Engineering tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong initiative, ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Capable of sitting/standing for extended periods and using a computer and phone frequently.

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