Systems Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Mid Level
 

Systems Engineer 

Company Overview

At Near Earth Autonomy, we are building the future of flight! 

Near Earth Autonomy develops autonomous flight systems. Through our partnerships with the world’s largest aerospace companies, our systems enable aerial logistics and inspection applications. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team has developed safe flight technology that works on vehicles from small drones to full-scale helicopters. 

We believe in a future where autonomous flight is commonplace and safe, made possible by the talent and innovation of our team. 

We offer full benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and flexibility in work-life balance.

Job Summary

The Systems Engineer (SE) will contribute to the development of aviation autonomy systems. As part of the Systems Engineering Group, the SE will embed within project and product teams to carry out development, integration, and test activities. This role will apply systems engineering practices to hardware and software coupled systems. The SE will work closely with project leads, internal stakeholders, software and hardware developers, and operators. The SE will help to refine systems processes and to enact them across projects for one or more advanced prototypes.  

A summary of roles and responsibilities includes:

  • Design assurance: 
    • Requirements definition and functional decomposition
    • Requirements traceability
    • Test planning and execution
    • System verification and validation
  • System definition: 
    • Concept of operations
    • Architecture
    • Interfaces
    • Configuration management
  • Safety assurance: 
    • Functional hazard analysis and failure modes and effects analysis
    • Safety requirements development and validation

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field
  • 5+ years of industry experience participating in at least one complete project cycle, including definition, development, deployment, and verification
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to assess tasks and apply appropriate processes, tools, and levels of formality and to adapt to changes in course
  • Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • This position will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, with time primarily in the office and a portion of time in the field

Desired Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience in aviation, autonomous vehicles, or defense markets
  • Experience with safety critical software systems
  • Proficiency in a requirements tracking tool (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Visure) 

Benefits
 

  • Compensation compatible with qualification
  • Stock options
  • 401(k) plan
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid-time off and parental leave
  • Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability benefits

Due to the nature of Near Earth's funding, this position is restricted to US persons.

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