Principal Avionics Systems Engineer, IPT Lead
Core
Own end-to-end avionics architecture for the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program, spanning onboard air vehicle avionics and the Ground Control Station (GCS) for an unmanned aircraft system.
Role type
Principal Avionics Systems Engineer (IPT Lead)
Builds
Modular, mass-producible unmanned aircraft system (UAS) with coherent onboard and ground control segments
Domain
Defense / Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) / Avionics
Required skills
Avionics system architecture, Air-ground interface design, MIL-STD-1553/ARINC 429/Ethernet bus architecture, Hardware-in-the-loop testing, Link budget analysis, FMEA, MOSA principles, COTS selection, Flight test support, HMI design
Preferred skills
Modular aircraft design, Distributed production experience, Cybersecurity/Risk Management Framework (RMF), GCS operator workflow design
Technologies
MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet, GPS/INS, COTS avionics
Responsibilities
Define avionics and GCS architecture including flight management, navigation, data links, and power distribution; Establish interface control documents (ICDs) for air-ground data links; Lead design and integration of onboard subsystems and GCS hardware/software; Oversee test and integration activities including HWIL and flight test; Apply design-for-manufacture principles to enable high-rate production; Serve as senior technical authority for avionics at design reviews.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with IPT Lead responsibilities