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# Actuation Systems Architect

- **Company:** Links Technology Solutions
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, DO-178B
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3f02ba0c93051e8b

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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