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At AITAN, we accelerate the delivery of the most advanced drones and AI capabilities directly into the hands of warfighters.
Our universal controller lets one operators seamlessly orchestrate multiple drones, shifting risk to machines and keeping soldiers safer while providing superior intelligence and situational awareness.
We are looking for a hands-on Senior System Engineer with a passion for multidisciplinary systems in the drone and defense ecosystems. In this role, you will own the system architecture and solve wide and diverse technical challenges. You will act as a leading technical focal point, translating operational requirements into reality and bringing complex systems together.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thinks in big-picture trade-offs and processes, but is equally comfortable getting their hands dirty.
What you'll do
System Ownership: Serve as the end-to-end owner and architect of hardware-integrated systems, driving the transition from initial concept to operational deployment Ensure robust design, integration, and performance while meeting rigorous defense-grade requirements
Technical Leadership: Lead the technical strategy and execution across hardware, software, algorithmic, testing, and production domains to ensure cohesive product development
Hands-on Development & Integration: Drive rapid Proofs-of-Concept (POCs), complex system integrations and failure investigations, getting hands-on to ensure subsystems function seamlessly together
Balance flexible, agile, and fast-paced development cycles with the discipline required to build reliable, high-grade systems ready for mission-critical deployment
Requirements
Education: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
Experience: 6+ years as a System Engineer, Architect, Integration Lead or similar roles in multidisciplinary fields (Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Drones, Aerospace/Defense). At least 3 years in a systems engineering role
Technical Skills: Exceptional systems-level thinking with the ability to design and troubleshoot complex multidisciplinary systems, that include digital communications, RF, algorithms, software and hardware
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive technical alignment across diverse teams without direct managerial authority
Autonomy: The ability to operate independently, taking ambiguous requirements and turning them into a demonstrated, validated system
Nice to have
Direct drone/UAS experience, including autopilot and payload integration, RC/telemetry links, and flight testing
Background in defense or military systems, including regulated V&V and qualification processes