Skyryse · 2 days ago
Lead Systems Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expSkyryse is pioneering a new era in flight with their innovative SkyOS and urban commercial aviation solutions. The Lead Systems Engineer will oversee the development of certifiable flight automation technologies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, leading a team in creating safe and efficient aviation systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationInternetTransportation
Responsibilities
Responsible for defining system requirements, performing system integration, developing system test cases and procedures, and reviewing test reports and artifacts
Coordinate the architecture and development of the systems/ subsystems for a certifiable autonomous flight control system
Perform system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and analysis of total systems
Develop detailed system design including defining system and state logic, as well as designing safety monitors and algorithms
Work with the multifunctional teams to implement the architecture strategy
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline
Knowledge in FAR Part 23/25/27/29, ARP 4761/4754A, DO-178/254/160 and other aerospace regulations/processes/standard
Experience developing, writing, and reviewing certification documentation such as Issue Papers, Certification Plans, Design Compliance Reports, etc
Previous experience being responsible for the technical direction of a team or project that went into production
Self starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision to influence organization
Preferred
Masters or PhD degree in Aerospace engineering or other related discipline
15+ years experience of STC/TC certification project or FAA ACO working experience
Understanding of aircraft/vehicle quality assurance and management principles and processes
Excellent communication/coaching skills
Great attitude to improve processes to serve people
Benefits
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.
Company
Skyryse
Skyryse is a manufacturing firm that offers aerospace hardware and software operating systems and components design, production, and sales.
51-200 employees
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)
2021 (8)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$400.58MKey Investors
Infinite CapitalCantosVenrock
2025-10-09Series C· $167.08M
2021-10-27Series B· $200M
2020-05-15Debt Financing· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Mark Groden
Founder & CEO
Stephen Koo
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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