Actuation Systems Architect

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an Actuation Systems Architect to lead the development of advanced flight control and actuation systems for conventional aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility platforms.

This hybrid role involves shaping product strategy, defining system architecture, and engaging directly with customers. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership to drive cross-functional teams across systems, software, hardware, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years designing and architecting flight control systems.
• Extensive hardware, software, and firmware integration experience.
• Strong systems architecture and technology planning background.
• Experience with ARP4754, DO-178B/C, DO-254 standards.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, development, and evolution of advanced flight control and actuation systems.
• Build relationships with commercial and defense aerospace customers and translate needs into solutions.
• Develop long-term roadmaps aligned with aerospace trends.
• Lead technical proposals and support growth initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor engineers and support talent development.
• Collaborate with management to balance priorities across programs.
• Support system integration, verification, and certification.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards.

Skills

Systems architecture

Customer-facing communication

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Systems/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title: ActuationSystems Architect
Location: Endicott, NY | Los Angeles, CA | Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Summary:

Leading aerospace and defense technology company, is seeking an experienced Actuation Systems Architect to lead the development of next-generation flight control and actuation systems supporting both conventional aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platforms.
This is a highly visible technical leadership position responsible for defining product strategy, shaping system architecture, engaging directly with customers, and driving the evolution of advanced aerospace control technologies. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision, customer engagement, and cross-functional leadership to influence the future of flight control systems.
This hybrid role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams while helping shape innovative technologies that support mission-critical aerospace applications.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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