Senior Systems Engineer

You will define system architecture, requirements, behavior, and fault responses for a next-generation UAS. You will integrate avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensors, and mission systems; conduct trade studies and safety analyses; build system models; and collaborate with technical teams, customers, and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine next-generation UAS system architecture
• Define and document system behavior, modes, states, transitions, and fault responses
• Support FHA, FMEA, and FTA safety analyses
• Establish, decompose, and trace system requirements
• Integrate AI-driven flight control, decision-making, and mission execution capabilities
• Create digital system models and conduct trade studies using MBSE tools
• Assess technical risks and design alternatives
• Engage DoD stakeholders, industry partners, and government agencies
• Coordinate system integration with hardware, autonomy, software, propulsion, and flight operations teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of systems engineering experience for aerospace, defense, or autonomous aircraft systems
• Experience defining system behavior logic and operational modes
• Expertise in system architecture, avionics integration, and autonomy-driven flight systems
• Proficiency with MBSE, DOORS, SysML, CAMEO, or similar system-modeling tools
• Experience with Group 4 or Group 5 UAS, military aircraft, or autonomous airborne platforms
• Experience in flight testing, system integration, and performance validation
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, MIL-STDs, FAA airworthiness certification, and airborne system safety standards
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex projects

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity