Senior Systems Engineer

AeroVect; South San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy and is building a scalable autonomous vehicle system. The role focuses on design, analysis, and verification of subsystems within our autonomous vehicle architecture.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy autonomous driving solutions, define KPIs, and build data pipelines for verification and validation. A strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and mentorship is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace or related field.
• 4+ years of experience working on autonomous or safety-critical systems.
• Hands-on systems engineering experience (V-Model, requirements, traceability, V&V).
• Basic proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with robotics or autonomous vehicles with safety-critical components.
• Exposure to functional safety and SOTIF concepts.
• Strong communication of technical issues to diverse audiences.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to engage deeply.

Aufgaben

• Own design, analysis, and verification & validation of subsystems within our autonomous vehicle system architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy autonomous driving systems.
• Define and track KPIs to support data-driven engineering and system performance.
• Build data collection and analysis pipelines for verification & validation processes.
• Author and maintain requirements documentation, traceability, and system architecture artifacts.
• Define system behaviors for critical safety scenarios and contribute to robust designs.
• Surface risks early and coordinate solutions with involved teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering practices.
• Be open to travel up to 25%.

Kenntnisse

Python

SQL

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Mechatronics/Aerospace

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Flow

Polarion

Enterprise Architect

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.

You Will

• Own the design, analysis, and verification & validation of assigned subsystems within our autonomous vehicle system architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy autonomous driving systems.
• Define and track KPIs for your areas to support data-driven engineering and system performance.
• Build data collection and analysis pipelines that support verification & validation processes.
• Author and maintain requirements documentation, traceability, and system architecture artifacts.
• Define system behaviors for critical safety scenarios and contribute to robust, well-reasoned designs.
• Surface risks early and help coordinate solutions and mitigations with the teams involved.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team engineering practices.
• Be open to travel up to 25%.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience working on autonomous systems or safety-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience with systems engineering (e.g., V Model, requirements documentation, traceability, verification & validation).
• Basic proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience contributing to interdisciplinary teams developing and deploying robotic systems or autonomous vehicles with safety-critical components.
• Exposure to functional safety and SOTIF concepts.
• Strong ability to communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage deeply and enjoy the work.

We Prefer

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, Flow, Polarion, or Enterprise Architect.
• Working knowledge of safety standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, or ISO 3691.