Senior System Engineer

Aptronics; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior System Engineer in India to lead the design, integration, testing, and certification of advanced UAV platforms. The ideal candidate should have 6–12+ years of experience in system engineering, particularly in the aerospace sector. Responsibilities include managing system architecture, applying MBSE methodologies, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• 6-12+ years of system engineering experience in aerospace/UAV domain.
• Strong expertise in MBSE, system architecture, and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Proven ability in leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system architecture for UAV platforms.
• Lead requirements management and perform system integration.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

MBSE expertise

Cross-functional leadership

System integration

Testing and certification

Strong knowledge of UAV systems

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

Cameo

Jira

DOORS

Job description

Department: Systems Experience Level: 6-12+ years of system engineering Location: Bhubaneswar

We are hiring a Senior System Engineer to lead system design, integration, testing, and certification for advanced UAV platforms, requiring strong MBSE expertise and cross‑functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system architecture, subsystems, and interfaces for UAV platforms
• Apply MBSE methodologies (SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, Cameo) for system design and analysis
• Lead requirements management, traceability, and change control (Jira, DOORS, etc.)
• Plan and execute system integration, testing, and validation (V&V) activities
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle (PLM) from concept to deployment and support
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA to improve system reliability and quality
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards (DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, AS9100, etc.)
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and certification records
• Lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of UAV systems (avionics, propulsion, sensors, communication, payload integration)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• 6–12+ years of system engineering experience, preferably in aerospace/UAV domain
• Strong expertise in MBSE, system architecture, and aerospace standards
• Experience in system integration, testing, validation, and certification
• Proven ability in leadership, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration