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Who We Are
AeroVect 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 www.aerovect.com.
You Will
* Work with the Head of Systems to:
o Drive the definition, evolution, verification, and deployment of dependable, safety‑critical systems for autonomous vehicle architecture in the airport driving environment
o Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align on a cohesive strategy for architecture and integration
o Architect solutions for scalability and usability, ensuring robust performance in time‑ and safety‑critical production operations
o Oversee E2E system integration, collaborating to identify and resolve architectural issues
o Lead design reviews and design trade‑off analyses
* Help to:
o Translate key stakeholder needs into tiered system requirements
o Define and monitor KPIs for data‑driven engineering and system performance
o Support FMEA analyses and risk assessments
o Mentor engineers in system‑level thinking and interface design
You Have
* 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%
We Prefer
* 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
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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