Staff Systems Engineer, Electric Propulsion
Core
Own ARP4754A-compliant requirements and technical assessments for an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft propulsion system, ensuring airworthiness and certification readiness.
Role type
Staff Systems Engineer (Aviation Certification & Electric Propulsion)
Builds
All-electric eVTOL aircraft propulsion systems and integrated vehicle control systems
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Certification Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ARP4754A compliance, requirements engineering, FHA/PSSA/SSA reviews, cross-functional engineering leadership, flight test anomaly triage, FAA certification documentation, DO-178C/DO-254 audit, configuration management (Polarion/DOORS/Jama), electric propulsion systems knowledge, motor controller specifications, qualification test planning
Preferred skills
eVTOL Part 23/33 certification experience, HIL/SIL verification, ARP4761 familiarity, DER coordination
Technologies
Polarion, DOORS, Jama, ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4761
Responsibilities
Author and maintain ARP4754A-compliant requirements baselines; lead cross-functional engineering problem resolution forums; triage and close flight test anomalies; assert propulsion system readiness at program milestones; support FAA certification documentation and means of compliance; coordinate propulsion SE interface with aircraft systems stakeholders; review and approve propulsion qualification test plans
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight