Principal Systems Engineer - Autonomous Munitions Platform

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Lead Engineer, System Engineer SME for the CAML Project Office in Huntsville, AL. The role supports design, development, integration, verification, and lifecycle management of a munitions platform on an autonomous mobility platform.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, conducting trade studies, requirements development, and leading system reviews to ensure compliant, reliable, and safe system performance across the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in systems engineering or related field.
• BS degree plus 8 years relevant work experience may substitute for master's.
• 12+ years in systems engineering, weapon-system integration, autonomous systems, or related field.
• Experience with system requirements development, architecture, design analysis, integration, verification, and lifecycle engineering.
• Experience leading program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, software, safety, cybersecurity, and test disciplines.
• Specify functional requirements; design, analyze, configure, integrate, and test system components.

Skills

Systems engineering

Weapon-system integration

Autonomous systems

Cross-functional leadership

Technical judgment

Education

Master's degree in systems engineering

Bachelor's degree plus 8 years experience

12+ years experience equivalent

Job description

Astrion seeks a Lead Engineer, System Engineer SME for the CAML Project Office in Huntsville, AL. The role supports design, development, integration, verification, and lifecycle management of a munitions platform on an autonomous mobility platform.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, conducting trade studies, requirements development, and leading system reviews to ensure compliant, reliable, and safe system performance across the program lifecycle.