Senior Systems Engineer, Surveillance & Avionics

SkyGrid; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage and benefits

401k plan

Mental health resources

ClassPass membership

Learning stipend

Job summary

SkyGrid, a Wisk Company, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer (Surveillance) to lead surveillance architecture across the portfolio. You will define requirements, develop use cases, and architect surveillance tech such as ADS-B, Radar, DAA/ACAS, and transponders.

You’ll drive SysML MBSE workflows, support ARP4754B/ARP4761A safety reviews, and collaborate with IPTs and engineers to ensure certification and safety milestones are met. Hybrid work is preferred, with remote options possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited university.
• 7+ years in a technical aerospace environment.
• 5+ years in a Systems Engineering role with surveillance avionics or sensor fusion exposure.

Responsibilities

• Capture, derive, and manage system requirements for traffic surveillance based on operational needs and regulatory standards.
• Develop SysML models (Use Case, Activity, Sequence, State) using MBSE tools.
• Support architecture definition and integration for surveillance sensors (ADS-B In/Out, Radar, DAA/ACAS).
• Advance design through verification, validation, and certification; support ARP4754B/ARP4761A activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional work and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Surveillance avionics

Collision avoidance

Sensor fusion

MBSE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Polarion

DOORS

Cameo Systems Modeler

MagicDraw

SysML

Job description

SkyGrid, a Wisk Company, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer (Surveillance) to lead surveillance architecture across the portfolio. You will define requirements, develop use cases, and architect surveillance tech such as ADS-B, Radar, DAA/ACAS, and transponders.

You’ll drive SysML MBSE workflows, support ARP4754B/ARP4761A safety reviews, and collaborate with IPTs and engineers to ensure certification and safety milestones are met. Hybrid work is preferred, with remote options possible.