Lead Systems Engineer, Autonomy

Who We Are

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.

Job Description

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, analysis, and verification & validation of autonomous vehicle system architecture.

• Drive cross-functional teams to develop autonomous driving systems.

• Define and monitor KPIs for data-driven engineering and system performance.

• Develop data collection and analysis pipelines to support verification & validation processes.

• Partner with the safety team to define safety goals based on the ODD, hazards, and risks.

• Create and manage requirements documentation, traceability, and system architecture.

• Shape system behaviors for critical safety scenarios and ensure robust designs.

• Identify and communicate risks while coordinating solutions and mitigations across teams.

• Be open to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience with autonomous systems and safety critical systems.

• Hands-on experience with systems engineering (e.g., V Model, requirements documentation, traceability, verification & validation).

• Python and SQL basic proficiency.

• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams in developing and deploying robotic systems or autonomous vehicles with safety-critical components.

• Functional safety and SOTIF basic experience.

• Excellent ability to communicate technical issues and solutions across all levels of the organization.

• Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage deeply and enjoy the work.

Ideal Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience with DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Enterprise Architect, etc.

• In-depth knowledge and experience with safety standards like ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, ISO 3691).