GCS Design Authority - Hardware

• Define, maintain, and own the hardware architecture, component selection, and interface design for GCS systems.
• Approve and release hardware design documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and bill of materials (BOM).
• Lead design reviews at key milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR), ensuring compliance with system requirements and platform constraints.

• Oversee end-to-end integration of computing hardware, HMI elements, displays, power distribution, and data communication systems within GCS.
• Coordinate with software, avionics, RF, and cyber teams to ensure seamless interoperability and EMC/EMI compliance.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system integration testing environments.

• Ensure GCS hardware complies with military, aerospace, and industrial standards including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-254, and NATO STANAGs.
• Support documentation and design evidence required for regulatory and end-user acceptance, including safety and cybersecurity reviews.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customer technical authorities.
• Mentor hardware engineers and establish design best practices, design assurance standards, and quality frameworks.
• Contribute to GCS product strategy, roadmap planning, and capability development aligned with evolving mission requirements.

• Evaluate COTS/MOTS hardware solutions for inclusion in GCS platforms, ensuring form-fit-function and environmental compatibility.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and manufacturing engineering to ensure product readiness, cost control, and timely delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field (REQUIRED).
• Master's degree in Embedded Systems, Aerospace Electronics, or Systems Engineering (PREFERRED).

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems, with 5+ years in a senior technical or design authority role.
• Proven track record in designing and integrating ground-based control hardware for UAVs, drones, or command & control platforms.
• Strong understanding of embedded computing systems, power architecture, data acquisition, and environmental qualification processes.

• Proficient in electrical and electronic design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Zuken).
• Experience with ruggedized computing platforms, mission displays, switches, connectors, and interface boards.
• Familiar with data buses and communication protocols (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, CAN, RS-232/422, Ethernet, USB, PCIe).
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design mitigation, grounding, and shielding practices.
• Experience with system modeling tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB/Simulink) and requirements management (e.g., DOORS).
• Understanding of PLM systems and change/configuration management processes (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill).

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP - INCOSE)
• DO-254 Compliance Training
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification
• CISSP or Security+ (for hardware cybersecurity environments)

• Strategic thinker with a strong system-level understanding of ground and airborne systems.
• High attention to detail and a structured approach to complex hardware challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work cross-functionally and lead multidisciplinary design efforts.
• Passion for innovation in defense technology and autonomous systems.

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