Actuation Systems Architect

Links Technology Solutions

Los Angeles, CA, United States

27 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.indeed.com

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Firmware Failure Mode Effects Analysis Systems Development Life Cycle Verification and Validation (Software) Systems Architecture Systems Integration DO-178B

Job description

Lead the architecture, development, and evolution of advanced flight control and actuation systems.
Build strong relationships with commercial and defense aerospace customers while understanding evolving mission requirements.
Translate customer needs into scalable, high-reliability technical solutions.
Develop long-term technology and product roadmaps aligned with emerging aerospace trends.
Drive innovation by identifying and maturing new technologies for future product development.
Lead technical proposal development and support strategic business growth initiatives.
Evaluate competitive technologies, identify capability gaps, and develop mitigation strategies.
Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams including systems, software, hardware, and firmware engineering.
Mentor engineers and support talent development through knowledge sharing and technical coaching.
Collaborate with engineering, program management, and executive leadership to balance priorities across multiple programs.
Support system integration, verification, validation, and certification activities throughout the full product lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
12+ years of experience designing, integrating, and architecting military and/or commercial flight control systems, including actuation systems.
Extensive experience with hardware, software, and firmware integration.
Strong background in systems architecture and strategic technology planning.
Experience leading full lifecycle aerospace system development from requirements through verification and validation.
Knowledge of system safety analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and safety-critical system design.
Experience developing execution plans, budgets, engineering processes, and technical roadmaps.
Familiarity with aerospace development standards including:
ARP4754
DO-178B/C
DO-254
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering teams and lead technical organizations.