Principal Systems Engineer - Actuation

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Systems Engineer – Actuation Systems is responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of actuation systems across UAV platforms. This role focuses on ensuring the performance, safety, and regulatory compliance of flight control, landing gear, payload, and subsystem actuators. It requires a blend of technical expertise, systems-level thinking, and cross-disciplinary coordination to support the development of reliable and mission-capable UAVs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and manage system-level requirements and performance specifications for actuation systems (flight control, landing gear, payload deployment).
• Develop and ensure system safety analysis in parallel, maintain interface control documents (ICDs), requirement traceability matrices, and system architecture diagrams.
• Prepare related design evidence documents including DDP.
• Ensure Design Life-Cycle management as per DO 4754.
• Work closely with control systems, avionics, airframe, and software teams to ensure optimal actuator integration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in a related field or specialization in actuation systems, flight controls, or robotics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
At the company, employees have access to extensive opportunities for skill development, expertise deepening, and career advancement through a dedicated learning academy and digital platforms. The environment encourages innovation and collaboration with world-class talent. Competitive and tax-free salaries are complemented by benefits such as family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for children, reflecting the organization’s commitment to valuing its people.