Astro Mechanica · 4 months ago
Mission Systems Lead
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expAstro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company focused on democratizing high-speed flight. They are seeking a Mission Systems Lead Engineer to direct the development and integration of mission system architectures for advanced tactical autonomous aircraft, collaborating across teams to improve mission outcomes for U.S. and coalition air forces.
AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Lead mission systems architecture and integration activities for autonomous, reconfigurable, and modular open systems approach (MOSA)-compliant mission system architectures that close critical warfighting gaps
Lead analytical and concept design trade studies for passive and active RF sensing, multi-functional aperture integration, EO/IR, LIDAR, and EW sensors and effectors
Conduct trade studies for line-of-sight and beyond line-of-site communications, data links, and sensors to enable effective navigation, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and autonomous combat operations in the vast INDOPACIFIC theater and contested spectrum
Lead vendor engagement to identify state-of-the-art mission system capabilities, cost, evolve requirements, assess technical and integration maturity, and inform mission suitability for air vehicle integration
Work across Defense Systems and Engineering teams and subject matter experts to evolve system requirements, integrate hardware and software architectures, define and develop hardware and software interfaces, and balance capabilities for optimum mission outcomes at minimum cost
Adapt or derive physics-based models to evaluate or predict payload system performance
Collaborate directly with customers to understand warfighter needs and translate to mission systems requirements to inform design
Qualification
Required
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Communications, sensors, and effector domain expertise in one or more of Radar, EO/IR, RF, and EW systems
Physics-based modeling and analysis of system performance in tool(s) of your choice
5+ years experience working RF and/or EO/IR mission systems development and integration on crewed or uncrewed tactical aircraft
Preferred
Knowledge of current and next-generation sensing and effector systems and platforms
System trade and integration experience
Proficiency in relevant toolsets or languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, COMSOL, Ansys)
Experience with electromagnetic control (EMCON) modes and EMCON emissions / communication techniques
Advanced communications experience (e.g., secure LPx line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, tactical data links)
Advanced sensing domain experience (e.g., EO/IR, ESM, EA, EW, LIDAR)
Experience with aircraft design & integration
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
Flexible work environment
Company
Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica has designed a new form of jet engine—the Electric Adaptive Engine.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$27.6MKey Investors
United Airlines VenturesAlumni Ventures
2025-08-20Series Unknown
2025-02-21Series A· $27.1M
2024-02-27Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Ian Brooke
CEO & Founder
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