AV System Architect

Summary

Join AeroVect, a Series A company transforming ground handling with autonomy, as a System Architect. You will lead the design and integration of advanced software and hardware systems for our autonomous vehicle platform, bridging engineering disciplines to ensure system performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, architect scalable and usable solutions, and oversee end-to-end system integration. Translate stakeholder needs into system requirements, define and monitor KPIs, and support FMEA analyses. Mentor engineers in system-level thinking and interface design. This role requires a BS in a related field and 5+ years of experience designing and deploying complex, integrated systems with safety-critical components.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying complex, integrated systems with safety-critical components
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems and integration
• Demonstrated experience with system documentation, including requirements, architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions across all levels of the organization
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage deeply and enjoy the work in a fast-paced startup environment with distributed, multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organizational and analytical thinking abilities
• Proximity to Atlanta, open to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Drive the definition, evolution, verification, and deployment of dependable, safety-critical systems for autonomous vehicle architecture in the airport driving environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on a cohesive strategy for architecture and integration
• Architect solutions for scalability and usability, ensuring robust performance in time- and safety- critical production operations
• Oversee E2E system integration, collaborating to identify and resolve architectural issues
• Lead design reviews and design trade-off analyses
• Translate key stakeholder needs into tiered system requirements
• Define and monitor KPIs for data-driven engineering and system performance
• Support FMEA analyses and risk assessments
• Mentor engineers in system-level thinking and interface design

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience developing and deploying autonomous vehicles, autonomous systems, robotics, or ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
• Experience with DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Enterprise Architect, etc
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and networking protocols
• Familiarity with safety standards in the development and deployment of complex autonomous systems (including to ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, ANSI B56.5, ISO3691, ANSI 15.08)
• Experience with safety in the context of aviation / airline and/or robotics applications
• Familiarity with the airside driving environment at major global airports
• Experience with cybersecurity (especially for automated vehicles)
• Experience with data science and statistical analysis
• Located in or willingness to relocate to Atlanta