Principal Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Software

Highlights

• Shape software requirements for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft program.
• Build digital thread tracing stakeholder needs through system design.
• Support airworthiness certification for advanced unmanned aerial systems.

What they offer

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Ideal candidate

Veteran aircraft systems engineer with deep UAS lifecycle experience who thrives on high ownership. You translate complex customer needs into clear designs and care about delivering certifiable autonomy.

Requirements

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering field
• 15+ years engineering experience across the lifecycle for a UAS with focus on aircraft systems
• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-881
• Experience developing subsystem software requirements and interfaces including mission systems
• Experience with contingency management software architecture and requirements
• Experience on mature aircraft programs including operational testing and airworthiness certification
• Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP or similar and MBSE artifacts
• Outstanding communication skills including presentation of developed artifacts
• Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance