Principal SW Sys Architect, Prime Air - Office of the Chief Engineer
Core
Define and evolve compute, sensor, and embedded architectures for autonomous drone delivery platforms, ensuring designs meet FAA certification requirements and support end-to-end mission needs.
Role type
Principal SW Systems Architect (Embedded Systems)
Builds
Autonomous drone delivery systems (Block 30 and next-generation prototypes)
Domain
Aerospace / Embedded Systems / Autonomous Flight
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Embedded systems architecture, Object-oriented design, System of Systems design, Interface specification, Trade studies, Certification compliance (DO-178C, DO-254, FAA), Technical strategy, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Large-scale distributed system design (Service Oriented Architecture)
Technologies
Embedded platforms, Flight software, GNC, Perception, AMOS, PADDC
Responsibilities
Define interface specifications and communication architectures for Block 30; Lead architectural trade studies balancing power, weight, thermal, and safety; Establish reusable embedded platform patterns for next-gen prototyping; Author technical strategy documents, ADRs, and ICDs; Mentor senior engineers and SDMs.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership