Senior Systems Engineer, Lighting
Ford Motor Company
Cyber SecurityPython
Senior Director, Systems Engineering
Shield AI
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $250,002 - $375,004 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Define and implement best-in-class systems engineering processes (requirements management, traceability, interface control, architecture, validation/verification)
- Create a unified systems engineering framework that spans multiple Hivemind product components
- Ensure processes and documentation support airworthiness, safety, and cybersecurity while enabling rapid iteration and delivery
- Build and lead a high-performing systems engineering organization, mentoring director and senior engineers
- Partner with product management, software, hardware, test, and program leadership to align execution with product goals and timelines
- Guide trade studies, systems analysis, and design reviews to ensure disciplined decision-making without sacrificing speed
- Implement modern systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Cameo, JIRA integrations) to drive efficiency in requirements and verification
- Act as the primary voice of systems engineering with executive leadership, customers, and industry partners
- Own definition of requirements, architecture, verification/validation, and certification-ready processes
- Embed cybersecurity into every layer of processes and products to ensure cyber resilience alongside safety and airworthiness
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
- Proven track record of establishing or scaling systems engineering practices in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical domains
- Deep understanding of model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and certification-driven development
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence across teams
- Demonstrated ability to balance discipline and rigor with urgency and speed
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
- PREFERRED: Experience with multi-domain autonomous systems (air, ground, maritime)
- PREFERRED: Familiarity with acquisition processes
- PREFERRED: Familiarity with certification standards such as MIL-HDBK-516C, ISO 26262, or equivalent
- PREFERRED: Advanced degree in engineering or related field
