About the Role
In this position, you will serve as the technical authority for UAV hydraulic systems, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will lead the design and architecture of hydraulic systems for various applications, including flight controls, landing gear, weapon release, and actuation. Your expertise will guide the development and integration of hydraulic circuits and systems in an aerospace environment.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for UAV hydraulic systems, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead the design and architecture of hydraulic systems for flight controls, landing gear, weapon release, and actuation.
- Design hydraulic circuits including power packs, actuators, accumulators, reservoirs, filters, and fluid lines.
- Develop system requirements, hydraulic schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), and technical specifications.
- Oversee integration with mechanical structures, avionics, flight control, and actuation systems.
- Define and lead functional, leak, endurance, and environmental testing activities.
- Ensure compliance with MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-STD-810, DO-160, AS9100, and airworthiness requirements.
- Support FMEA, certification, and technical documentation for regulatory approval.
- Drive R&D by evaluating advanced hydraulic technologies, improving reliability, reducing weight, and enhancing system efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Fluid Power Systems Engineering (REQUIRED)
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Hydraulics, Mechatronics, or Aircraft Systems Engineering (PREFERRED)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in hydraulic systems design and integration in aerospace or defense sectors, with at least 4 years at a senior or SME level.
- Experience with UAV, rotary-wing, or fixed-wing aircraft platforms involving hydraulic systems for flight control or ground systems.
Preferred Certifications
- INCOSE CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) – Preferred
- Certification in hydraulic system design or analysis from a recognized OEM or equivalent.
