• Define and own the end-to-end traceability and verification strategy, aligning requirements with design, implementation, and certification (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A) • Establish and continuously improve systems engineering processes and governance • Lead safety assessment activities (FHA, SSA, FTA) • Serve as the SME for systems engineering standards and regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA) • Maintain current knowledge of evolving UAS regulations and proactively adapt practices • Lead the systems engineering and architecture team, providing technical direction on complex system-of-systems challenges • Own system architecture decisions, trade studies, and requirements decomposition across all domains • Drive the selection and implementation of requirements management and MBSE tools • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing systems engineering team • Partner with cross-functional teams (Software, Hardware, Ops) and Product Management to ensure alignment and seamless system integration