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SEIT Lead, Thunder joins the Maneuver Dominance team to develop an autonomous attack rotorcraft designed for high-intensity combat environments. This role involves managing systems engineering, integration, and test activities for aircraft components including propulsion, avionics, batteries, sensors, and payloads. The successful candidate will implement Agile systems engineering governance, lead hardware in the loop and hardware in the lab physical integration environments, and develop comprehensive test plans to mature subsystems from bench tests to production-ready systems. Key responsibilities include conducting test readiness reviews, managing safety assessments, and coordinating with authorities for airspace and frequency approvals. Required expertise includes experience with HIL/HITL environments, rotorcraft dynamic systems, and hybrid or electric powertrains. The role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining reliable communication links for autonomous aircraft operating in contested electromagnetic spectrums while navigating complex hardware integration requirements.
Implement Agile Systems Engineering governance and support System Design Reviews for rapid capability development.
Lead the use of testing as a design tool to mature components from bench tests to production systems.
Develop and maintain Hardware In Lab (HIL) and Hardware In The Loop (HITL) physical integration environments.
Collaborate with customers to evolve Concept of Operations and develop high-level requirements for design decisions.
Create, review, and execute test plans across various integration environments while reporting findings to the design team.
Conduct Test Readiness Reviews and perform hazard assessments to ensure safe and efficient testing execution.
Support factory acceptance, ground tests, and flight tests for prototype and production systems.
Coordinate with partner organizations and authorities to secure airspace, frequency, and safety approvals.
What we're looking for
Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or an aviation related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, integration, and test.
Experience developing and operating HIL/HITL/IRON BIRD integration environments for flight vehicles.
Experience in all facets of the test process including writing plans, risk assessments, hazard mitigation, and conducting test readiness reviews.
Vehicle or system level integration and test experience, preferably with Group 4/5 uncrewed and autonomous platforms.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in the United States.
Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance (preferred).
Experience with specific systems like rotorcraft dynamic systems, hybrid/electric powertrains, or high-performance tactical UAS (preferred).