Actuation Systems Architect

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Actuation Systems Architect to lead the development of next-generation flight control and actuation systems for both conventional aircraft and emerging AAM platforms.

The role combines deep technical leadership with customer engagement and cross-functional coordination across software, hardware, and firmware teams. You will define product strategy, shape system architecture, translate customer needs into scalable,

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, FMEA, and safety-critical system design.
• Experience developing execution plans, budgets, engineering processes, and technical roadmaps.
• Familiarity with ARP4754, DO-178B/C, DO-254 standards.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering teams and lead technical organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and evolution of advanced flight control and actuation systems.
• Build relationships with commercial and defense aerospace customers and translate needs into scalable solutions.
• Develop long-term technology and product roadmaps aligned with 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 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 coaching.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and executive leadership to balance priorities across programs.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and certification activities throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Mentoring engineers

Systems architecture

Hardware/software/firmware integration

End-to-end lifecycle leadership

Safety analysis (FMEA)

Roadmap development

Aerospace standards (ARP4754, DO-178B/

DO-178B/C & DO-254 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Systems Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

## Actuation Systems Architect**Los Angeles,CA90055**Posted: 08/11/2026Job Number: 1168Remote Work Available?: Onsite## Job Description**Title: Actuation Systems 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.#IND2