Lead Mission Systems & Integration Engineer – Special Programs
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech
- Experience
- late
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $138,200.0 - $190,100.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead mission systems design, requirements definition, and integration for prototype vehicles, including payload and sensor integration. Support rapid prototyping efforts end-to-end, from concept to flight test. Conduct technical feasibility assessments and produce technical documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering
- Demonstrated experience defining and integrating mission systems, payloads, or sensor packages for aerospace or defense platforms
- Familiarity with mission-system requirements management and payload-to-airframe integration
- Demonstrated ability to work across the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
- Experience or strong aptitude for evaluating technical feasibility of early-stage concepts
- 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience
- Must be a U.S. Person
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Soft Requirements
- Versatility to support wherever a program needs it
- Willingness and ability to contribute outside your core focus area
- Ability to work independently with significant technical ownership