We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer – Environmental Engineering to join our high-performing Engineering team at the company. This critical role is responsible for the full lifecycle of environmental systems engineering across our UAV platforms, including system design, thermal analysis, environmental qualification, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will ensure optimal performance of environmental systems such as thermal management, payload conditioning, and contamination control under varied operational scenarios and challenging environments.
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and develop environmental control system (ECS) architecture, requirements, and interfaces
- Lead the design and integration of thermal management, airflow, insulation, and contamination control systems
- Perform thermal simulations and environmental modeling to assess heat transfer, temperature stability, and environmental loads
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless system integration across airframe, avionics, and mechanical domains
- Define and execute test plans including thermal cycling, vibration testing, and environmental stress screening
- Ensure systems comply with standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, AS9100, and GCAA regulations
- Prepare technical documentation for certification, audits, and internal design reviews
- Mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in environmental and thermal system technologies
- Engage with external partners and suppliers to evaluate advanced solutions and components
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Environmental Engineering (required)
- Experience: 10+ years of aerospace or defense experience in environmental or thermal systems; Proven experience working with UAVs, aircraft ECS, or payload thermal management systems
- Certifications (preferred): INCOSE ASEP/CSEP; Thermal or environmental certifications (e.g., AIAA, ASHRAE); AS9100D/ISO 9001 quality system awareness
Technical Tools
- Simulation: ANSYS Thermal, Thermal Desktop, Fluent CFD, MATLAB
- Design: Experience with heat exchangers, airflow systems, insulation, and HVAC subsystems
- Systems Engineering: DOORS, Polarion
- Testing Standards: MIL-STD-810, DO-160, GCAA environmental compliance
Ideal Attributes
- Strong analytical and simulation skills with attention to system-level integration
- Clear communicator across multidisciplinary teams and technical domains
- Proactive, adaptable, and capable of driving initiatives independently
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance design constraints and operational realities
- Leadership mindset with the ability to guide teams and mentor junior engineers
