Systems Engineer, UAV Open Architecture

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer, UAV Open Architecture



LOCATION: Irvine, CA



PAY RATE: $150,000-210,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Full Time)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

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

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