Senior Staff Engineer, Avionics Systems (R6238)
Core
Design, develop, and integrate avionics architecture for next-gen autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for national defense, covering flight computers, navigation, communications, and sensor payloads.
Role type
Senior Staff Systems Engineer (Avionics)
Builds
Scalable, mission-ready autonomous air vehicle platforms for contested environments
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Systems Engineering
Required skills
Avionics architecture, System integration, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirements management, Safety analysis (FHA/FMEA/FTA), Navigation systems, Data link protocols, Hardware/software integration, Flight testing, DoD acquisition processes
Preferred skills
GPS-denied navigation, Sensor integration, Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA), AI-driven autonomy, Defense prime experience
Technologies
SysML, Cameo, DOORS, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, CAN, Ethernet, MIL-STD-461, DO-178C, DO-254
Responsibilities
Develop avionics architecture and interface control documents; Define system behavior, modes, and redundancy; Manage requirements traceability; Lead integration of hardware, data buses, and environmental considerations; Collaborate with autonomy and software teams; Engage with DoD stakeholders and suppliers.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership