About this role
Near Earth Autonomy is creating a future where autonomous flight is commonplace and safe. Our technology enables aircraft ranging from sub-meter to full scale to autonomously inspect, map, survey, and transport. The Aerospace Systems Engineer contributes to developing autonomy systems for aviation through requirements, integration, and testing.
The role focuses on system definition, design reviews, developmental testing, and hardware, software, and system verification. Responsibilities include authoring and validating requirements, tracing components to test artifacts, and preparing design reviews. Verification covers test planning, execution, and flight testing.
Embedded in a cross-functional product team, the engineer works closely with hardware, software, robotics engineers, technical managers, and flight operations staff. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, primarily in the office with field time. Travel occurs once to three times per quarter for field testing.
Over time, the Systems Engineer helps improve systems processes to enable operational deployment of safe and effective autonomous aircraft. Occasional remote work is available, less than 20%. Due to funding, the role is restricted to US persons.
Requirements
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- 5+ years of industry experience in Systems Engineering for Aerospace, with helicopter experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another relevant engineering field
- Experience with modification and test programs for aircraft avionics or controls
- Ability to assess tasks and apply appropriate processes, tools, and levels of formality and adapt to changes
- Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excitement to help build the future of autonomous aviation
Responsibilities
- Define system architecture via diagrams and documentation
- Define and control interfaces
- Specify, select, and integrate components
- Author and validate requirements
- Trace requirements, system components, and test artifacts
- Prepare and present design reviews
- Verify requirements through test planning and execution
- Perform component- and system-level verification and validation
Benefits
- Primarily office-based with field testing time
- Occasional remote work available (less than 20%)
- Travel for field testing approximately once to three times per quarter
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