Lead Systems Engineer: Aerospace & UAS Integration

SwiftCruit; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 249,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

SwiftCruit is looking for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer in Simi Valley, California. The ideal candidate will lead system integration efforts for unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring successful delivery through rigorous testing and validation activities.

This role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership skills in aerospace and defense. Join a dynamic team driving innovation in autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading systems engineering across product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration activities across multiple systems.
• Develop and execute system integration plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional engineering teams.

Skills

Systems engineering fundamentals

Leadership experience

Integration & Test execution

Customer-facing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

SwiftCruit is looking for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer in Simi Valley, California. The ideal candidate will lead system integration efforts for unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring successful delivery through rigorous testing and validation activities.

This role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership skills in aerospace and defense. Join a dynamic team driving innovation in autonomous systems.