Director, Systems and Integration
Core
Building cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems by integrating independently strong subsystems (air vehicle, ground segment, C2, cyber) into one deployable, mission-capable system.
Role type
Director, Systems and Integration (hands-on technical leader)
Builds
Autonomous airpower systems (e.g., FQ-44 Fury) and the Systems & Integration function within the SEIT organization
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Airpower
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering and integration across lifecycle, hardware/software credibility, building engineering organizations, system-level verification and validation, cross-domain trades, interface control, test strategy execution, leadership in ambiguity
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, former subsystem/flight test lead experience, test campaign planning, military airworthiness standards, model-based systems engineering, datalink integration
Technologies
Lattice OS, SIL/HIL simulation, ground-to-flight test equipment, digital engineering tools
Responsibilities
Define systems and integration standards/culture, recruit hands-on technical performers, partner with Director of Test on integration/test strategy, own integration across full system of systems, own system verification and validation strategy, interface with stakeholders to translate requirements into testable behavior
Seniority
Director, strategy & mentorship with hands-on technical leadership