AV System Architect

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Aero Vect 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

• Work with the Head of Systems to:
  • Drive the definition, evolution, verification, and deployment of dependable, safety-critical systems for autonomous vehicle architecture in the airport driving environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on a cohesive strategy for architecture and integration
  • Architect solutions for scalability and usability, ensuring robust performance in time- and safety-critical production operations
  • Oversee E2E system integration, collaborating to identify and resolve architectural issues
  • Lead design reviews and design trade-off analyses
• Help to:
  • Translate key stakeholder needs into tiered system requirements
  • Define and monitor KPIs for data-driven engineering and system performance
  • Support FMEA analyses and risk assessments
  • Mentor engineers in system-level thinking and interface design

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing and deploying complex, integrated systems with safety-critical components
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems and integration
• Demonstrated experience with system documentation, including requirements, architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• 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 in a fast‑paced startup environment with distributed, multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organizational and analytical thinking abilities
• Proximity to Atlanta, open to travel up to 25%

• MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience developing and deploying autonomous vehicles, autonomous systems, robotics, or ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
• Experience with DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Enterprise Architect, etc.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and networking protocols
• Familiarity with safety standards in the development and deployment of complex autonomous systems (including ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, ANSI B56.5, ISO
  3691, ANSI 15.08)
• Experience with safety in the context of aviation / airline and/or robotics applications
• Familiarity with the airside driving environment at major global airports
• Experience with cybersecurity (especially for automated vehicles)
• Experience with data science and statistical analysis
• Located in or willingness to relocate to Atlanta

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

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San Francisco, CA $-$ 4 days ago