- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- USA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Salary
- $165,000–$220,000 a year
Full-time
Senior Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy
Job description
You are an experienced systems engineer with experience in the development of system/sub-system architecture, system/sub-system requirements, and testing of systems to comply with its requirements. You have experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams of varying engineering domains, customers, suppliers, and partners. You have experience in the definition of Autonomous behaviors and functions of AI enabled control systems. You have a passion for new development and have a proven record of navigating the challenges in new product development.
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the development of systems engineering development plans and processes as needed for technical execution.
- Managing systems engineering tasking and aligning disciplines to support their successful and timely completion
- Development of descriptions of Features and Functions to be executed by the Sub-System
- Development of Sub-System Level Requirements
- Development of Sub-System Level Test Methods and Testing Strategies
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Support/Execution of verification and validation activities.
- Reviews of System Engineering artifacts such as requirements, with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities as required.
Job requirements
- BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering or a related subject, MS preferred.
- 6-9 years of experience conducting systems engineering (4-6 years with MS degree; 2-4 years with PhD).
- Specific experience in Flight Controls System Development with aspects of ML or Autonomy
- Experience in Flight Control System development
- Demonstrated ability in solving complex architectural and systems engineering-related problems
- Experience with requirements management tools and processes
- Demonstrated ability to develop system-level requirements, architecture, and interfaces, and perform requirements validation and verification
- Experience conducting systems engineering in FAA/EASA/DOD certification programs