We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
About the role
Lead mission systems architecture and integration activities for autonomous, reconfigurable, and modular open systems approach (MOSA)-compliant mission system architectures that close critical warfighting gaps Lead analytical and concept design trade studies for passive and active RF sensing, multi-functional aperture integration, EO/IR, LIDAR, and EW sensors and effectors
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, preferred, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related science acceptable
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Communications, sensors, and effector domain expertise in one or more of Radar, EO/IR, RF, and EW systems
- Physics-based modeling and analysis of system performance in tool(s) of your choice
- 5+ years experience working RF and/or EO/IR mission systems development and integration on crewed or uncrewed tactical aircraft
- Knowledge of current and next-generation sensing and effector systems and platforms
More about this role
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.
We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
Astro Mechanica is seeking a Mission Systems Lead to join our rapidly scaling Defense Systems team. The MS Lead will be responsible for directing the development and integration of comprehensive mission system architectures for advanced tactical autonomous and collaborative aircraft that address critical mission needs for our U.S. and coalition air forces.
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