SME - Hydraulic Systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for UAV hydraulic systems, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the design and architecture of hydraulic systems for flight controls, landing gear, weapon release, and actuation.
• Design hydraulic circuits including power packs, actuators, accumulators, reservoirs, filters, and fluid lines.
• Develop system requirements, hydraulic schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), and technical specifications.
• Oversee integration with mechanical structures, avionics, flight control, and actuation systems.
• Define and lead functional, leak, endurance, and environmental testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-STD-810, DO-160, AS9100, and airworthiness requirements.
• Support FMEA, certification, and technical documentation for regulatory approval.
• Drive R&D by evaluating advanced hydraulic technologies, improving reliability, reducing weight, and enhancing system efficiency.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Fluid Power Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in hydraulic systems design and integration in aerospace or defense sectors, with at least 4 years at a senior or SME level.
• Experience with UAV, rotary‑wing, or fixed‑wing aircraft platforms involving hydraulic systems for flight control or ground systems.
• Master’s Degree or PhD in Hydraulics, Mechatronics, or Aircraft Systems Engineering (PREFERRED).

• INCOSE CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) – Preferred
• Certification in hydraulic system design or analysis from a recognized OEM or