Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

Atropos•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Model Based Systems Engineer at Atropos, you will be pivotal in driving the design, development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge flight system technologies for our clean sheet uncrewed aerial systems. Atropos relies on a dynamic learning culture that is founded on accelerated knowledge acquisition through modeling, simulation, analysis, and rigorous and frequent ground and flight test experimentation. At Atropos, you will be involved in the full life cycle of the systems you develop.

Requirements

B.S./M.S. in Aero, SE, or ME; >7 yrs aircraft systems-engineering leadership.
Deep familiarity with Government Reference Architectures
Strong influence skills; can arbitrate competing IPT requirements quickly.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

INCOSE CSEP or ESEP.
Prior autonomous or optionally piloted aircraft certification experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as system-level SE: derive and allocate requirements, maintain traceability in Cameo and Jama, or like-systems.
Lead functional hazard analyses (FHA), system safety assessments (SSA), and PSSA.
Run model-based systems-engineering (MBSE) artifacts in Cameo.
Coordinate verification matrix and conformity inspections for airworthiness and certifications.
Act as chief integrator between tech areas.

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants
Platinum Healthcare Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% employer-paid premiums
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Atropos
Option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents
Unlimited PTO, with minimum of 15 days enforced
20 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources
Mental Health Resources: free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more
Work-life services, such as free legal and financial support
Tuition and professional development reimbursement for STEM, MBA, and licenses
Daily Lunch catered
Company-funded child care stipend
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). 6% employer matching contribution