Principal System Engineer - UAV Mission Systems
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About the Role
Define system requirements and architecture, oversee integration and verification of avionics, ensure compliance with aerospace standards, and provide technical leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Define and manage system level requirements for avionics and/or mission systems
- Develop system architecture and interface control documents
- Support trade studies for avionics and payload selection
- Develop System Safety Assessments (FHA, FMEA, PSA)
- Oversee integration of COTS and custom avionics systems
- Develop Verification & Validation plans for avionics and mission subsystems
- Analyze test data to confirm system behavior meets requirements
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards
- Support airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation
- Participate in technical reviews
- Support operational teams during system integration, mission preparation, and in field troubleshooting
Requirements
- Define and manage system level requirements for avionics and/or mission systems
- Develop system architecture and interface control documents
- Support trade studies for avionics and payload selection
- Develop System Safety Assessments (FHA, FMEA, PSA)
- Oversee integration of COTS and custom avionics systems
- Develop Verification & Validation plans for avionics and mission subsystems
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards (SAE ARP 4754, DO 178C, etc.)
- Support airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation
- Participate in technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR)
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage system level requirements for avionics and/or mission systems including navigation, communication, sensor payloads, datalinks, electronic warfare, and ISR components.
- Develop system architecture and interface control documents (ICDs) for integration of avionics, autopilot, mission computers, and sensors.
- Support trade studies for avionics and payload selection based on mission needs, weight, power, and data throughput constraints.
- Develop System Safety Assessments starting with FHA, FMEA and PSA, supporting the safety engineers in parallel.
- Ensure that requirement definition, design processes, verification and integration for custom developed systems are in place (ADASI side and/or supplier side).
- Prepare related design verification documents including system DDPs.
- Oversee integration of COTS and custom avionics systems including GPS/INS, ADS B, EO/IR payloads, SIGINT/ELINT modules, tactical radios, and mission computers.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure system compatibility and integration into the UAV platform.
- Develop Verification & Validation (V&V) plans for avionics and mission subsystems including ground tests, simulation, and flight tests.
- Analyze test data (and telemetry feed, if required) to confirm system behavior meets requirements under various mission scenarios.
- Ensure system designs adhere to aerospace and defense standards such as SAE ARP 4754, SAE ARP 4761, DO 178C, DO 254, MIL STD 461, MIL STD 810, and GCAA/MoD regulatory requirements.
- Support airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance through risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and reports on system design assurance status.
Additional Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation including requirement specifications, safety assessments, test plans, integration reports, and configuration records.
- Participate in technical reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR) and contribute to design decisions that influence platform level performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with GCS, flight control, electrical, software, and payload teams to ensure end to end functionality.
- Support operational teams during system integration, mission preparation, and in field troubleshooting.
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