Systems Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of complex UAV systems. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are eager to build strong technical foundations in systems engineering practices while contributing to real-world UAV programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in vehicle weight tracking, vehicle power tracking, and system architecture management, working cross-functionally with design, analysis, and program teams. Work location: San Luis Obispo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the vehicle mass properties database, including subsystem and component-level weights
• Track weight growth and margin against program targets and requirements
• Coordinate with subsystem owners to collect, validate, and reconcile weight data
• Support trade studies and design decisions through weight impact analysis
• Generate reports and visualizations showing weight trends and risks
• Develop and maintain system-level power budgets (generation, distribution, and consumption)
• Track power usage across all subsystems and ensure compliance with system limits
• Interface with electrical, avionics, and payload teams to gather power data
• Identify and communicate power margin risks and potential constraints
• Support power-related trade studies and operational scenarios
• Support development and maintenance of system architecture products (functional, logical, and physical architectures)
• Assist with system decomposition, interface definition, and requirement traceability
• Maintain system models and diagrams using MBSE tools (e.g., SysML or similar)
• Ensure consistency between requirements, interfaces, and design documentation
• Participate in design reviews and configuration management activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Familiarity with engineering fundamentals (mass properties, power systems, or system decomposition)
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard engineering tools
• This position may require access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR; applicants must be able to provide documentation to verify US person status under ITAR/EAR.
• Work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of