Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

Lead the development of system architecture and integration for advanced UAV platforms while ensuring performance, compliance, and successful end-to-end system delivery.

Your Role & Responsibilities

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Define and maintain the overall aircraft system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of all subsystems

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Perform functional decomposition of aircraft systems including avionics, propulsion, guidance and control systems, and payload integration

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Develop and manage top-level system requirements with full traceability to subsystem requirements and mission objectives

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Provide oversight of Verification & Validation (V&V) planning and execution to ensure compliance with system-level requirements and industry standards

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Lead interface management across mechanical, avionics, software, and payload subsystems

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Ensure compliance with UAV regulations and certification standards including SC Light UAS and applicable aviation requirements

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Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations teams throughout the complete UAV development lifecycle

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Guide and mentor junior system engineers while fostering a strong systems engineering culture

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Create, maintain, and update systems engineering documentation including architecture models, interface control documents, requirement specifications, and design rationale

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Participate in risk assessments, safety analysis, and airworthiness activities to support robust and compliant system designs

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Support cross-functional teams and international projects while ensuring high engineering standards and quality throughout development