Senior Staff Engineer, LRV Systems (R6242)
Core
Define system architecture, behavior, and operational modes for a Low-Risk Vehicle (LRV) integrating avionics, hydraulics, and navigation to support defense operations.
Role type
Senior Staff System Architect (Defense/Unmanned Systems)
Builds
LRV vehicle systems and operational concepts (CONOPs) for transport, launch, and recovery
Domain
Defense technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), electromechanical systems
Required skills
System architecture design, MBSE (SysML, Cameo, DOORS), CONOPs development, system integration, test & validation, risk management, DoD acquisition processes, security clearance
Preferred skills
Launch/recovery systems for Group 4/5 UAS, expeditionary operations concepts, MOSA/GRA familiarity, defense prime experience
Technologies
SysML, Cameo, DOORS, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1366, MIL-STD-1472
Responsibilities
Develop LRV architecture integrating avionics, hydraulics, and power systems; Define system behavior, states, and fault responses; Establish and trace requirements; Develop CONOPs for transport and deployment; Conduct trade studies and risk assessments; Support integration, ground testing, and flight tests; Engage with DoD stakeholders and partners
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight