Define and maintain the top-level aircraft system architecture, ensuring cohesive integration of all subsystems.
Perform functional decomposition of aircraft systems including avionics, propulsion, guidance & control, and payload integration.
Develop and manage top-level system requirements with full traceability to subsystems and mission objectives.
Provide oversight of Verification & Validation planning and execution, ensuring system-level requirements are verified and validated according to industry standards.
Lead interface management between mechanical, avionics, software, and payload subsystems.
Ensure regulatory compliance for UAV platforms, including SC Light UAS and other applicable standards.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, testing, and operations teams to ensure compliance requirements across the UAV development lifecycle.