Staff Engineer, Mission Systems (R5893)
Core
Senior technical leader responsible for end-to-end engineering of mission systems on advanced next-gen unmanned aircraft, including payloads, communications, avionics, and weapons.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Mission Systems
Builds
Next-gen unmanned aircraft systems with integrated mission capabilities
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mission systems architecture, system integration, requirements development, trade studies, systems engineering processes, compliance with MIL-HDBK-516C/DO-178C/DO-254, multidisciplinary team leadership, stakeholder interface
Preferred skills
Flight test operations, advanced sensor integration, AI-enabled payloads, guided weapons integration, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML tools
Technologies
MIL-HDBK-516C, DO-178C, DO-254, MOSA, OMS, GRA
Responsibilities
Lead system architecture and requirements development for payloads, avionics, and weapons; Drive trade studies and system-of-systems analysis; Oversee integration and test campaigns from HIL to flight test; Ensure compliance with defense standards; Interface with customers, partners, and suppliers
Seniority
Staff, technical leadership & strategy
