Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

About the role

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.

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.
• Cook verification matrix and conformity inspections for airworthiness and certifications.
• Act as chief integrator between tech areas.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Base Salary: $155,000 to 235,000 USD
• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% employer-paid premiums and little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Atropos, plus the 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 to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• 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.