Lead Aircraft Mission Systems Architect

Bombardier (old); Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Defense in Wichita seeks an Aircraft Subsystems Architect Engineer with 10+ years in mission management, C2 communications and sensor integration. You will own the mission system architecture, translate customer requirements, and lead cross-disciplinary design reviews to deliver integrated subsystems.

The role emphasizes MOSA-based architecture, system certification, and collaboration with suppliers. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in Mission Management Systems development.
• Familiar with complex systems development methodologies (ARP4754/ARP4761).
• University degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Translate high level customer requirements into detailed platform and product requirements with customers, sales, program managers and systems engineers.
• Develop functional requirements and interfaces for the mission management system and integration of subsystems.
• Own the mission system architecture from roadmaps to requirements and interfaces through the program lifecycle.
• Lead architecture through design milestone reviews (CDR/CRI) to ensure successful integration.
• Conduct tradeoff studies to define the optimal product configuration.
• Communicate architectures and configurations across engineering disciplines.
• Define Validation & Verification activities from concept to execution and document them.
• Develop specifications for and integrate potential suppliers/vendors solutions.
• Engage in new business pursuits including white papers and proposals.
• Develop data-based observations and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Participate in developing Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and MOSA implementations.
• Apply Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) concepts.

Skills

Mission Management Systems

System architecture

ARP4754/ARP4761

NATO STANAG 4671/4586

Cross-disciplinary communication

Leadership

Requirement translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

Bombardier Defense in Wichita seeks an Aircraft Subsystems Architect Engineer with 10+ years in mission management, C2 communications and sensor integration. You will own the mission system architecture, translate customer requirements, and lead cross-disciplinary design reviews to deliver integrated subsystems.

The role emphasizes MOSA-based architecture, system certification, and collaboration with suppliers. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.