Lead Mission Systems & Integration Engineer – Special Programs
Core
Lead mission systems design, requirements definition, and integration for prototype vehicles, including payload and sensor integration, mission equipment packaging, and operator/mission-system interfaces.
Role type
Lead Mission Systems & Integration Engineer (Special Programs)
Builds
Rapid-prototyping vehicles for advanced and defense-focused development efforts
Domain
Aerospace / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mission systems engineering, payload integration, sensor integration, mission requirements management, technical feasibility assessment, trade studies, technical documentation
Preferred skills
advanced degree in engineering, experience in rapid-prototyping environments
Technologies
mission systems tools, payload integration frameworks, sensor packaging systems
Responsibilities
Lead mission systems design and integration for prototype vehicles; Support rapid prototyping from concept through flight test; Own the mission systems discipline and set technical standards; Conduct technical feasibility assessments of new opportunities; Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical approaches; Produce technical documentation and analysis packages; Represent Special Programs in internal reviews and government stakeholder discussions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical ownership