Systems Engineer, UAV Open Architecture Organization

• Leads the development of systems architecture and requirements that adhere to applicable government open and common architecture standards.
• Translates mission needs and technical objectives into clear, actionable system requirements.
• Defines and manages system requirements and interfaces from early concept through integration and flight test.
• Leads planning and coordination of system validation activities, ensuring alignment with design and operational goals.
• Executes system-level validation including environmental testing for temperature, vibration, and altitude.
• Partners with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, integration, and test functions for seamless system development.
• Leads failure modes, reliability analysis, and risk management efforts across the development lifecycle.
• Contributes to system reviews and documentation to support safety, performance, and reliability.
• Applies understanding of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Government Reference Architectures (AMS GRA, A-GRA, OMS/UCI).
• Applies knowledge of systems engineering tools and standards including DOORS, SysML, and MBSE approaches.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• 10+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
• Basic understanding of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) in defense systems.
• Experience in aircraft or UAV development programs as a Systems Engineer.
• Familiarity with one or more Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) such as AMS GRA, A-GRA, or OMS/UCI.
• Strong foundation in Systems Engineering principles applied to complex, multidisciplinary systems.
• Experience creating and validating environmental requirements including temperature, vibration, and altitude.
• Familiarity with the full system development lifecycle from concept through test and delivery.
• Preferred: Knowledge of FACE Technical Standard, SOSA, and cybersecurity principles in Government Reference Architectures.
• Preferred: Knowledge of military standards for environmental testing including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461., Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

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