Systems Engineer (m/f/d) Bilten

Consulteer GmbH; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulteer GmbH is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the development of advanced UAV platforms. This role involves defining the overall aircraft system architecture and ensuring the seamless integration of subsystems. Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams to meet industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in UAV system architecture, a strong understanding of avionics, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Join us to drive innovation in UAV technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system architecture for UAV platforms.
• Strong understanding of avionics and propulsion systems.
• Ability to guide and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain overall aircraft system architecture.
• Perform functional decomposition of aircraft systems.
• Develop and manage top-level system requirements.
• Provide oversight of Verification & Validation planning.
• Ensure compliance with UAV regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout development.

Job description

Lead the development of system architecture and integration for advanced UAV platforms while ensuring performance, compliance, and successful end-to-end system delivery.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall aircraft system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of all subsystems
• Perform functional decomposition of aircraft systems including avionics, propulsion, guidance and control systems, and payload integration
• Develop and manage top-level system requirements with full traceability to subsystem requirements and mission objectives
• Provide oversight of Verification & Validation (V&V) planning and execution to ensure compliance with system-level requirements and industry standardsLead interface management across mechanical, avionics, software, and payload subsystems
• Ensure compliance with UAV regulations and certification standards including SC Light UAS and applicable aviation requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations teams throughout the complete UAV development lifecycle
• Guide and mentor junior system engineers while fostering a strong systems engineering culture
• Create, maintain, and update systems engineering documentation including architecture models, interface control documents, requirement specifications, and design rationale
• Participate in risk assessments, safety analysis, and airworthiness activities to support robust and compliant system designs
• Support cross-functional teams and international projects while ensuring high engineering standards and quality throughout development