Lead Engineer, Avionics & Electrical – Special Programs
Core
Lead avionics and electrical design, integration, and architecture for rapid-prototyping of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Role type
Senior IC avionics and electrical systems engineer (defense/rapid-prototyping)
Builds
Prototype vehicles for sustainable air mobility and defense-focused missions
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, Electric Aviation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Avionics systems design, Electrical systems design, Sensor and mission-systems integration, Electrical/data bus architecture, Avionics-to-airframe integration, Technical feasibility assessment, Rapid prototyping lifecycle management, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical documentation, Trade studies
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Electrical/Avionics/Computer Engineering, Familiarity with ARINC/CAN/MIL-STD-1553 protocols
Technologies
ARINC, CAN, MIL-STD-1553
Responsibilities
Lead avionics and electrical design and integration for prototype vehicles, Support rapid prototyping efforts end-to-end from concept to flight test, Own the avionics and electrical discipline within Special Programs, Conduct technical feasibility assessments of new opportunities, Produce technical documentation and trade studies, Represent Special Programs work in internal reviews and government stakeholder discussions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant technical ownership