Aerospace Systems Engineer

Aerospace Systems EngineerNear Earth Autonomy is creating a future where autonomous flight is commonplace and safe. Our technology enables aircraft ranging in scale from sub-meter to full scale to autonomously inspect, map, survey, and transport. We are serious about system design, development, real-world testing, and delivering to customers working, useful systems.Job Responsibilities and DutiesThe Systems Engineer (SE) will contribute to the development of autonomy systems for aviation. This role will support the development, integration, and testing process, focusing on requirements authoring and validation, system definition, design reviews, developmental testing, and hardware, software, and system verification. The SE will be embedded in a cross-functional product team, working closely with hardware, software, and robotics engineers, technical managers, and flight operations staff. The SE will help to improve systems processes over time to enable operational deployment of safe and effective autonomous aircraft.Summary of roles and responsibilities for this position:Development: System architecture definition via diagrams and documentationInterface definition and controlComponent specification, selection, and integrationRequirements authoring and validationTracing of requirements, system components (hardware and software), and test artifactsPreparing and presenting design reviewsVerification: Requirements verification through test planning and executionComponent- and system-level verification and validationSoftware unit test, integration testing, simulation, and flight testingRelease management: Version control for iterative development with staged releasesMaintaining system documentationHardware and software configuration managementThis role includes travel approximately once to three times per quarter for field testing. This position will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, with time primarily in the office and a portion of time in the field. Occasional (less than 20%) remote work is available.Due to the nature of Near Earth's funding, this position is restricted to US persons.Required Qualifications and Skills:Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills5+ years of industry experience in Systems Engineering for Aerospace, with helicopter experience strongly preferredBachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another relevant engineering fieldExperience with modification and test programs for aircraft avionics or controlsAbility to assess tasks and apply appropriate processes, tools, and levels of formality and to adapt to changes in courseAbility to work independently and balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcitement to help build the future of autonomous aviationDesired Qualifications and Skills:Experience in adapting airframes to support experimental capabilities and specialized mission setsExperience in autonomous systemsExperience with software requirements and verificationExperience in defense marketsExperience with safety critical software systemsBenefits:Stock options401(k) planHealth, dental, and vision benefitsLife insurance; long-term and short-term disability benefits