- 5–8 years of experience in payload systems / UAV integration
- Solid understanding of system interfaces (mechanical/electrical)
- Experience with environmental stress screening (ESS) and survivability testing
- Familiarity with aerospace safety procedures and compliance frameworks
- Exposure to UAV mission payloads and operational testing
Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100D, MIL-STD, DO-160) Reliability Engineering: Experience in survivability assessments and redundancy strategies
MATLAB (data analysis and modelling)
- Documentation: ICDs, SOPs, and compliance reports
Key Responsibility Areas
- Payload Procurement & Evaluation
Oversee procurement and evaluation of COTS payload systems Compile and compare vendor specifications and datasheets
- System Interfaces
Develop and review Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for mechanical and electrical integration Ensure compatibility with UAV subsystems
- Environmental & Survivability Testing
Review payload compatibility with shock, vibration (ESS), and environmental constraints Plan and execute ground and integration testing campaigns
- Safety & Reliability
Define safe handling and operational SOPs Perform FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) for deployment and activation sequences
- Test & Range Operations
Coordinate test range operations (non-hazardous systems) Validate payload performance under mission conditions