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Autonomous Aircraft Systems Engineering Manager

$191K–$300K

Santa Cruz, CA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
10+ years of systems engineering experience; no alternatives stated.
Education
BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field. MS/PhD in a related field is desired.
Visa sponsorship
Must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, including US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

About the job

Manages systems engineers and leads end-to-end systems engineering for autonomous aircraft programs, from requirements and architecture through verification, validation, and certification.

What you'll do

  • Manage and mentor systems engineers, providing technical direction and coordinating across disciplines.
  • Lead requirements management, system architecture, trade studies, and technical risk mitigation.
  • Develop and execute verification and validation plans, tests, and systems engineering processes; support supplemental type certifications.

What they ask for

  • BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of systems engineering experience developing safety-critical vehicles, preferably in aerospace and/or autonomy.
  • Thorough understanding of systems engineering concepts and methods.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • MS/PhD in a related field; experience in digital flight control or fly-by-wire systems.
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards and guidance, MBSE and requirements management tools, or clean-sheet aerospace development.

Pay

$191,400 - $300,000/yr (base pay)

Tools

ARP4754, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G, NPR 7123.1, Flow, Jama, Polarion

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