DroneUp is a leader in drone flight services that transforms organizations using drone technology and delivery solutions. The company develops SaaS platforms that have mobile app t
Director of Systems Engineering
Location
United States
Posted
111 days ago
Salary
$175K - $195K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of Systems Engineering
DroneUp
• Define and own the end-to-end traceability and verification strategy, aligning requirements with design, implementation, and certification (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A) • Establish and continuously improve systems engineering processes and governance • Lead safety assessment activities (FHA, SSA, FTA) • Serve as the SME for systems engineering standards and regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA) • Maintain current knowledge of evolving UAS regulations and proactively adapt practices • Lead the systems engineering and architecture team, providing technical direction on complex system-of-systems challenges • Own system architecture decisions, trade studies, and requirements decomposition across all domains • Drive the selection and implementation of requirements management and MBSE tools • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing systems engineering team • Partner with cross-functional teams (Software, Hardware, Ops) and Product Management to ensure alignment and seamless system integration
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
- Deep background in aviation, aerospace, air traffic management, or safety-critical autonomous systems
- Proven experience with aviation safety standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761) and certification processes
- Hands-on experience leading safety assessment activities (FHA, PSSA, SSA, FTA, FMEA)
- Strong track record establishing traceability and verification strategies for complex systems
- Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and MBSE methodologies (SysML, UML)
- Demonstrated ability to interface with regulatory bodies (FAA, EASA) and industry standards organizations
- Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at executive and regulatory levels
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Professional development opportunities
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