Lead Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC; Firebaugh (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ASKA is seeking a Lead Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer to own the aircraft-level functional architecture and manage cross-system interfaces, reporting to CTO leadership.

The role defines drive, flight and conversion modes, coordinates transitions and fault behaviors, and leads integration across propulsion, batteries, avionics and other systems while maintaining traceability and configuration records.

Qualifications

• Owns aircraft systems integration discipline and interface coordination.
• Experience with systems engineering processes and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Own aircraft-level functional architecture and cross-system interfaces.
• Define drive, flight and conversion modes and manage transitions and fault behaviors.
• Lead integration and troubleshoot failures across propulsion, batteries, avionics, and related subsystems.
• Maintain traceability and configuration records; coordinate readiness and safety with specialists.

Job description

ASKA is developing a hybrid-electric drive-and-fly vehicle. The Lead Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer owns aircraft-level functional architecture and cross-system interfaces, working in the engineering organization under CTO technical leadership.
The role defines drive, flight and conversion modes and manages transitions and fault behaviors; controls interfaces across propulsion, batteries, avionics and other systems; resolves competing needs; leads integration and troubleshoots failures; maintains traceability and configuration records; and coordinates technical readiness and safety constraints with specialists.
Full-time, on-site or hybrid at Eagle Field Airport, Firebaugh, CA; Bay Area/Palo Alto candidates preferred and relocation candidates welcome. Fully remote is not offered; some remote analysis/design/software work may be possible with client approval. Hands-on development and integration work with coordinated Eagle Field visits is required.