Senior Systems Architect – Aerospace Safety & Strategy

16 MPC Products Corporation (Woodward MPC, Inc.); Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement and training

12 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a senior specialist to design and lead robust aerospace electronic architectures. You will drive requirement development, technical leadership, and strategic technology planning while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting, with a strong focus on innovation and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Staff: Bachelor’s degree in sciences (BS) in relevant field AND 10+ years experience.
• Senior Staff: Bachelor’s degree in sciences (BS) in relevant field AND 12+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Electronic Systems Architecture Design: Develop and implement robust system architectures for Aerospace Electronics that meet organizational requirements and comply with technical standards, specifically safety.
• Requirement Development and Management: Work with our customers and internal teams to identify, develop, and allocate the high-level application requirements to the controller requirements within our electronic solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in executing complex engineering projects while ensuring alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identify and resolve intricate technical challenges by applying advanced analytical methods and innovative solutions. Troubleshoot critical system issues to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.
• Technology Strategy Advisory: Advise senior management on emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to optimize system performance and business processes.
• Mentorship and Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering technical skill development and adherence to best practices.

Skills

Safety Driven Architectures

Requirements Management Experience

Advanced Problem Solving

Technical Leadership

Strategic Technology Planning

Analytical Thinking

Complex Communication

Stakeholder Collaboration

Independent Initiative

Advisory Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences (BS)

Tools

IBM DOORS

PTC Codebeamer

Job description

Woodward is seeking a senior specialist to design and lead robust aerospace electronic architectures. You will drive requirement development, technical leadership, and strategic technology planning while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting, with a strong focus on innovation and problem solving.