Systems Engineering Specialist, Associate

Description

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $26.00 per hour. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across Canada locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location and internal alignment

Summary

The Systems Engineering Specialist I is an entry-level technical role that supports systems engineering activities across requirements management, verification and validation, integration, configuration tracking, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination. This role focuses on executing defined systems engineering tasks under guidance, making it ideal for candidates early in their engineering career or individuals with technical, test, aerospace, electronics, or operations backgrounds who are developing systems engineering expertise.

The Systems Engineering Specialist I work under close supervision to assist systems engineers with requirements traceability, test planning support, verification evidence collection, interface documentation, engineering change coordination, and preparation of technical data packages.

Responsibilities

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Support development, review, and maintenance of system requirements, subsystem requirements, and verification criteria under engineer guidance.
• Assist with requirements traceability by updating matrices, tracking links between requirements and verification methods, and recording status in approved tools or templates.
• Support verification and validation activities by preparing procedures, collecting objective evidence, recording results, and organizing test artifacts.
• Assist engineers with system integration activities, including configuration setup, interface checks, test readiness preparation, and issue documentation.
• Maintain technical documentation such as interface control documents, compliance matrices, configuration notes, test reports, and systems engineering review materials.
• Track system configurations, change requests, action items, risks, issues, and engineering decisions in accordance with project processes.
• Support technical coordination across engineering disciplines, including software, electrical, mechanical, test, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Review engineering data for completeness, consistency, and alignment with program requirements, standards, and documented processes.
• Assist in preparing materials for design reviews, technical interchange meetings, customer reviews, and internal engineering status updates.
• Follow safety, quality, configuration management, and handling procedures for engineering labs, prototype systems, and UAV-related hardware.
• Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Coursework, certification, or training in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience supporting systems engineering, technical documentation, test execution, integration activities, aerospace systems, robotics, embedded systems, or related technical projects.
• Exposure to requirements tools, configuration management systems, test documentation, interface documentation, or engineering change processes is a plus.
• Basic understanding of systems engineering concepts such as requirements, interfaces, verification, validation, traceability, and configuration control.
• Ability to organize technical information, follow structured engineering processes, and maintain accurate records.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and basic engineering collaboration tools for tracking tasks, documents, and review comments.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings, specifications, procedures, data sheets, or engineering documents.
• Comfortable working with multidisciplinary technical systems that may include hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, networking, and test components.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in following structured test procedures.
• Good documentation habits and ability to record accurate data.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with curiosity about technical systems.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate with systems, software, hardware, test, manufacturing, and program stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate, AA degree, or coursework in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a similar technical discipline.
• Prior experience supporting aerospace, UAV, robotics, embedded systems, or complex electromechanical system development.
• Experience with requirements tracking, verification planning, interface documentation, integration support, or configuration management.
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards, review processes, technical baselines, or lifecycle development practices.
• Basic understanding of system architecture, interfaces, networking, data flows, or subsystem dependencies.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot integration issues, documentation gaps, configuration mismatches, or test execution discrepancies.
• Organized, methodical approach to managing multiple requirements, configurations, action items, verification artifacts, or technical deliverables.

Redwire Defense Tech Benefits

• Matching RRSP Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hiring Requirements

If an offer of employment is extended, the applicant must have the ability to pass a background check and the ability to be insured by the Company’s Auto-policy. An Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.

Clearance Requirements

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Candidate must have the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Redwire Defense Tech is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.