We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer – UAV Avionics & Mission Systems to lead the end-to-end development, integration, and validation of avionics and mission-critical payload systems across the company's UAV platforms. This pivotal role ensures seamless coordination of flight control systems, sensors, and mission payloads—driving operational excellence, compliance with aerospace standards, and system readiness for real-world deployment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage system-level requirements for avionics, navigation, datalinks, and sensor payloads.
- Develop system architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for integration of autopilots, mission computers, and sensors.
- Oversee integration and testing of avionics and payload subsystems, ensuring interoperability and robustness.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Avionics, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (required).
- Experience: 15+ years of experience in avionics or mission systems engineering for UAVs or aerospace platforms.
- Deep familiarity with UAV command & control, datalink systems, and RF payloads.
Technical Tools
- Systems engineering tools: DOORS, Polarion, SysML/UML.
- Communication/data protocols: ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet, UART.
- Familiarity with sensor fusion, RF link integration, and mission planning software.
Ideal Attributes
- Strong systems-thinking and interdisciplinary engineering skills.
- High attention to safety, reliability, and mission assurance.
- Skilled communicator with excellent technical documentation capability.
