Ground Operations Systems Lead

Summary

This role sits within the ground systems division of an aerospace company building the operational infrastructure needed to safely deploy autonomous aircraft at scale.Responsibilities:Own the end-to-end architecture of the ground command and control platform including redundancy, fault tolerance, and multi-region resilienceDrive FAA regulatory strategy and submissions covering ground control certification, BVLOS approvals, and DAA integrationAuthor and maintain compliance documentationDefine aircraft-to-ground interface requirements including command latency, telemetry, and degraded-mode behaviour in collaboration with vehicle and avionics teamsDevelop the operational framework for remote pilot supervision of large autonomous fleets, including HMI requirements, workload management, and contingency proceduresDefine cybersecurity architecture and threat modelling practices across ground-to-air links, infrastructure, and authentication systemsServe as the primary technical interface with the FAA and other regulatory bodiesRequired Experience & Skills:Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field10+ years in systems engineering, with at least 5 years in aviation, aerospace, UAS, or safety-critical systemsDeep expertise in system architecture and safety analysis methods for complex distributed systemsHands-on experience with FAA certification processes including Part 135, Part 23/25, or BVLOS approvalsStrong understanding of ground-to-air communication systems including RF, satellite, and LTEProven ability to author safety assessments, compliance artefacts, and interface control documentsAble to drive alignment across hardware, software, and operations teams without direct authorityDesirable / Additional Qualifications:Experience designing or operating real-world UAS or UAM ground control stationsFamiliarity with remote piloting concepts, RPAS regulations, or Air Traffic Management integrationKnowledge of aviation cybersecurity standards including DO-326A/ DO-356A certificationBackground in human factors or HMI design for safety-critical environmentsExperience with DAA systems, UTM/USS integration, or BVLOS operationsFAA commercial or remote pilot certificate#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

This role sits within the ground systems division of an aerospace company building the operational infrastructure needed to safely deploy autonomous aircraft at scale.Responsibilities:Own the end-to-end architecture of the ground command and control platform including redundancy, fault tolerance, and multi-region resilienceDrive FAA regulatory strategy and submissions covering ground control certification, BVLOS approvals, and DAA integrationAuthor and maintain compliance documentationDefine aircraft-to-ground interface requirements including command latency, telemetry, and degraded-mode behaviour in collaboration with vehicle and avionics teamsDevelop the operational framework for remote pilot supervision of large autonomous fleets, including HMI requirements, workload management, and contingency proceduresDefine cybersecurity architecture and threat modelling practices across ground-to-air links, infrastructure, and authentication systemsServe as the primary technical interface with the FAA and other regulatory bodiesRequired Experience & Skills:Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field10+ years in systems engineering, with at least 5 years in aviation, aerospace, UAS, or safety-critical systemsDeep expertise in system architecture and safety analysis methods for complex distributed systemsHands-on experience with FAA certification processes including Part 135, Part 23/25, or BVLOS approvalsStrong understanding of ground-to-air communication systems including RF, satellite, and LTEProven ability to author safety assessments, compliance artefacts, and interface control documentsAble to drive alignment across hardware, software, and operations teams without direct authorityDesirable / Additional Qualifications:Experience designing or operating real-world UAS or UAM ground control stationsFamiliarity with remote piloting concepts, RPAS regulations, or Air Traffic Management integrationKnowledge of aviation cybersecurity standards including DO-326A/ DO-356A certificationBackground in human factors or HMI design for safety-critical environmentsExperience with DAA systems, UTM/USS integration, or BVLOS operationsFAA commercial or remote pilot certificate#J-18808-Ljbffr