Senior UAV Autonomy & Systems Architect

Swift Engineering, Inc; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees

Life Insurance - 100% covered

401k with company match

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an experienced UAV Aerospace Engineer to lead the architectural design and system integration of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. The role requires extensive expertise in autonomous flight systems and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with over 10 years of experience in UAV system integration and a strong understanding of autopilot systems. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in autonomous systems and control.
• Experience with UAV system integration and flight operations.
• Familiarity with Ground Control Stations (GCS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural and system-level design of fixed-wing UAV platform.
• Define and integrate autonomous flight systems including autopilot, navigation, and mission logic.
• Oversee aircraft performance and configuration analysis.

Skills

Autonomous systems and control

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an experienced UAV Aerospace Engineer to lead the architectural design and system integration of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. The role requires extensive expertise in autonomous flight systems and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with over 10 years of experience in UAV system integration and a strong understanding of autopilot systems. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.