Aircraft Subsystems Architect - Engineer

Wichita, Kansas, US on site Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted March 17, 2026 Last posted March 17, 2026
Job description
  • Work with customers, sales, program managers and systems engineers to translate high level customer requirements into specific and detailed platform and product requirements 
  • Develop functional requirements and interfaces for the mission management system and integration of the sensing and communication sub-systems 
  • Own the mission system architecture from designing roadmaps, performing trade studies, developing Concept of Operations, elaborating requirements and interfaces throughout the life-cycle of the program  
  • Lead the architecture through design phase milestones including Critical Design Reviews and Critical Integration Reviews 
  • Conduct solution tradeoff studies that lead to the definition of the product 
  • Communicate architectures and configurations across engineering disciplines 
  • Define the Validation & Verification activities from concept to execution including the associated documentation 
  • Develop Specifications for and integrate potential suppliers/vendors solutions 
  • Engage in new business pursuits including white papers and proposals. 
  • Develop data-based observations and recommendations that will be presented to senior leadership. 
  • Participate in the development of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and Implementation 
  • Apply Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) concepts 

Requirements

  • You have more than 10 years of relevant experience in Mission Management Systems development, Command & Control Communications and Sensor, integration and certification. 
  • You have strong knowledge of complex systems development process methodologies and associated practices. (ex: ARP4754, ARP4761) 
  • You must have familiarity with NATO Standardization Agreement STANAG 4671 and 4586 
  • You are open minded, curious, rigorous and methodical. You wish to develop your systems engineering capabilities. 
  • You strive for harmonious cohesive teamwork and support knowledge sharing amongst team members. 
  • You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  You approach problem solving with a holistic view. 
  • You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communication to suit the audience 
  • Possess a university degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering 
  • This position requires a solid understanding of aircraft systems, system development, industry specific certification processes 

Preferred Skills 

  • Self-starter with a disciplined approach to managing complex projects independently. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools. 
About this role

Summary

Designs and manages aircraft subsystem architectures, ensuring system integration, certification, and compliance.

Job title

Aircraft Subsystems Architect - Engineer

Experience level

more than 10 years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Wichita, Kansas; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

systems developmentARP4754ARP4761NATO STANAG 4671NATO STANAG 4586system integrationrequirements developmenttrade studiesvalidation and verificationsupplier engagement

Preferred skills

self-starterproject managementdata visualizationMicrosoft Office

Specializations

mission management systemssystem architectureintegrationcertificationmodular open system
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wichita, KS, USA

On-site City