Staff Weapons Integration Engineer
Core
Lead technical execution and integration of weapons systems onto autonomous air platforms, managing system architecture, verification, and validation for mission-critical defense outcomes.
Role type
Staff Weapons Integration Engineer
Builds
End-to-end autonomous air systems and weaponized platforms
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Weapon Systems Integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Weapons system integration, System architecture design, System-level analysis, Interface Control Documents (ICD) development, Test plan/procedure creation, Supplier management, Risk mitigation planning, Program planning and scheduling
Preferred skills
Air-to-Air/Air-to-Ground weapons familiarity, MIL-STD-1553/1760 protocols, Tactical datalinks experience, Embedded systems programming (C/C++/Rust/MATLAB/Python), Project management, Seek Eagle/Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board processes
Technologies
MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, C, C++, Rust, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Lead or support integration, verification, and validation of weapon systems onto platforms; Develop program plans, estimates, and schedules; Adjudicate conflicting design requirements; Support lab, ground, and flight test events; Coordinate with customers, contractors, and engineering groups; Provide direction to design and technical staff; Work with suppliers to develop and procure hardware; Identify risks and manage mitigation plans.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
