Aircraft Subsystems Architect - Engineer

Overview

• We are seeking an experiencedSenior Mission Systems Architect / Systems Engineerto support the development and integration of advanced mission systems for special-mission aircraft programs.
• This role will be responsible for translating complex customer and operational requirements into robust system architectures, defining mission system requirements and interfaces, and leading system integration activities throughout the full program lifecycle.
• The ideal candidate brings extensive experience withMission Management Systems, Command & Control (C2/C4ISR), communications, sensors, avionics, and aircraft systems integration, along with a strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering and certification processes.
  
  Key Responsibilities
• Work with customers, program managers, business development teams, and engineering organizations to translate high-level customer and mission requirements into detailedsystem, platform, and product requirements.
• Develop functional requirements and interfaces forMission Management Systemsand the integration of sensing, communication, avionics, and mission subsystems.
• Own and develop themission systems architecturethroughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop system architecture roadmaps,Concept of Operations (CONOPS), functional architectures, system requirements, and interface definitions.
• Perform architecture assessments andtrade studiesto evaluate potential technical solutions and define optimal system configurations.
• Lead mission systems architecture through major design and integration milestones, includingCritical Design Reviews (CDR)andCritical Integration Reviews (CIR).
• Communicate system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and configurations across multiple engineering disciplines.
• DefineVerification & Validation (V&V)strategies and activities from initial concept through execution and certification.
• Develop specifications and technical requirements for suppliers and integrate supplier/vendor solutions into the overall aircraft and mission system architecture.
• Coordinate the integration ofsensors, communications, command-and-control, avionics, and mission computing systems.
• Support system-level integration, testing, troubleshooting, verification, and certification activities.
• ApplyModular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)principles to mission system architectures and future technology roadmaps.
• Support new business pursuits through technical assessments, solution development, white papers, technical presentations, and proposals.
• Develop data-driven technical observations and recommendations for presentation to engineering and senior leadership.
• Participate in the development and implementation ofDigital Engineering and Systems Engineeringstrategies, processes, and tools.
• Collaborate across engineering, program management, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree inElectrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant aerospace, defense, mission systems, or systems engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience withMission Management Systems development and integration.
• Experience withCommand & Control (C2/C4ISR), communications systems, sensors, ISR systems, or related mission equipment.
• Strong understanding ofaircraft systems architecture, systems integration, and aircraft certification processes.
• Experience developing and managingsystem requirements, functional requirements, interfaces, and system architectures.
• Experience conductingtrade studies, architecture assessments, and technical solution evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of complex systems development methodologies and associated aerospace practices.
• Working knowledge ofARP4754/ARP4754A and ARP4761.
• Familiarity withNATO STANAG 4671 and STANAG 4586.
• Experience withVerification & Validation planning and execution.
• Ability to understand complex technical problems from a system-level perspective and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to engineering teams, customers, program leadership, and senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withspecial-mission, military, ISR, surveillance, reconnaissance, or command-and-control aircraft programs.
• Experience integratingmission computers, sensors, datalinks, communication systems, avionics, and operator interfaces.
• Knowledge ofModular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)concepts and open-system architectures.
• Experience withModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)or Digital Engineering methodologies.
• Experience developingCONOPS, system architecture documentation, interface control documents, and technical specifications.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing technical integration of third-party systems or equipment.
• Experience supporting technical proposals, new business pursuits, and customer presentations.
• Self-starter with a disciplined approach to independently managing complex technical activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable engineering, requirements management, modeling, or data visualization tools.