Position: Systems Engineer
Location: Boise, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; Dallas, Texas
On-site / Hybrid: On-Site
Job Summary:
The Systems Engineer plays a critical role in the design, development, integration, and sustainment of CUAS and Air Defense System Solutions. This position requires a strong foundation in systems engineering principles and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of complex projects. The responsible Systems Engineer will support technical planning, requirements development, system design, verification and validation, and risk management. Additionally, this role involves collaboration with program management, operations, and sustainment teams to deliver high-quality, mission-critical solutions in compliance with industry and government regulations.
Required Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of CUAS air defense systems throughout the product lifecycle.
- Assist in defining system requirements, architecture, and interfaces, ensuring alignment with customer needs and regulatory requirements.
- Perform system modeling, trade studies, and risk assessments to evaluate design alternatives and optimize system performance.
- Participate in system verification and validation activities, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including program management, manufacturing, and sustainment, to ensure seamless system integration.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including specifications, interface control documents, and technical reports.
- Contribute to technical reviews, providing engineering input and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Stay informed on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements relevant to CUAS Short Range Air Defense Systems.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, system architecture, and integration.
- Ability to perform system modeling, trade studies, and risk analysis to support decision-making.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world challenges.
- Effective communication skills for presenting technical concepts, writing documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Hands-on experience with engineering development, testing, integration, validation, and verification activities.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with engineering tools and methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), MATLAB, or simulation software.
- Experience with aerospace and defense systems, including DoD or NASA programs.
- Familiarity with systems engineering standards such as INCOSE, IEEE, and/or MIL-STDs.
- Exposure to software, hardware, or mechanical integration processes within complex systems.
- Knowledge of Agile development processes or Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with DoD, DoE, or other government aerospace & defense programs and regulatory compliance (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR).
- Knowledge of emerging aerospace technologies, including digital engineering, AI/ML applications, and autonomous systems.
Education and related experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and +10 years relevant experience
- Master’s degree in engineering discipline or computer science and +8 years’ experience (preferred)
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments (preferred).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required for the position (preferred).
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 25% travel may be required for site visits, customer meetings, testing, and technical reviews.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to work in a standard office environment, using computers and other office equipment.
- Capability to travel to field sites, including manufacturing facilities, test sites, or operational environments.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally for handling technical equipment or documentation.
Working Conditions:
- Work primarily performed in an office setting, with occasional visits to laboratories, manufacturing plants, and test facilities.
- Exposure to test environments for outdoor system demonstrations in hot/cold conditions and test operations at customer test ranges or installations.
- May require working extended hours to meet program deadlines and operational commitments.
Other Requirements:
It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.
Salary: $110,000-$170,00
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits:
Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability, with all premiums for our employees paid for by DZYNE Technologies. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.
DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Pay Range: $110,000 - $170,000 per year
