Staff Systems Engineer (R5982)
Core
Design, develop, and integrate autonomous aircraft systems (UAS) for national defense, focusing on system architecture, avionics, and mission-critical integration.
Role type
Staff Systems Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Next-generation unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for contested environments
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture, MBSE (SysML, DOORS), Avionics integration, Flight testing, Risk management, Trade studies, Requirements definition, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
AI-driven autonomy, ISR/EW sensor integration, MOSA/GRA knowledge, Defense prime experience
Technologies
SysML, DOORS, CAMEO
Responsibilities
Develop system architecture for UAS, define system-level behavior and fault responses, conduct safety analyses (FHA, FMEA, FTA), manage system requirements and traceability, integrate autonomy and AI capabilities, perform trade studies and risk assessments, engage with DoD stakeholders, collaborate with hardware/software/propulsion teams
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
