Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:Take ownership of the UAV/drone platform's system architecture, including airborne computing, autonomy stack, sensors, power systems, communications, payloads, and ground segments.Convert mission requirements into a detailed system decomposition: modules, interfaces, data flows, timing/latency budgets, and safety constraints.Create and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) across avionics, perception/navigation, controls, payloads, and ground control stations.Lead architecture trade studies covering compute selection (SoC/accelerators), sensor setups (GNSS/IMU/cameras/LiDAR), networking (Ethernet/CAN/UART), and cost-benefit analyses.Establish performance and verification plans (HITL/SITL, bench tests, flight tests) with acceptance criteria and comprehensive test coverage.Implement reliability and safety engineering practices: redundancy concepts, fail-safe behaviors, health monitoring, and stringent change control for safety-critical interfaces.Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of the middleware/abstraction layer with evolving electronics and firmware.Drive high-quality documentation including architecture diagrams, MBSE artifacts (as applicable), requirements traceability, and production deployment readiness.Expected Deliverables:System architecture specification (block diagrams, data flows, timing constraints, safety assumptions).Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for airborne-payload-ground integrations.Verification & validation plan with HITL/SITL + flight test milestones and measurable acceptance criteria.Architecture backlog/roadmap: prioritized technical risks, trade studies, and integration plans across teams.
About the job
Embark on a groundbreaking journey with KRUSH Labs, a pioneering R&D center dedicated to advancing unmanned systems and innovative hardware. We are at the forefront of creating next-generation UAV platforms that integrate robust communications, AI-enhanced autonomy, and precise navigation, engineered to excel in the most challenging real-world scenarios. Join us as we confront complex challenges, transform state-of-the-art research into practical applications, and contribute to the evolution of autonomous systems!
We are currently on the lookout for a Chief System Architect to spearhead the comprehensive architecture of our multi-rotor UAV/drone platform. This position encompasses airborne computing, autonomy middleware, sensor integration, communication/data links, payload interfaces, and ground segment coordination. As the Chief System Architect, you will define system decomposition, establish interfaces, and develop a verification strategy while ensuring cross-team collaboration from initial requirements through to flight testing and production readiness.
About KRUSH Labs
KRUSH Labs is a leading privately-owned research and development center focused on revolutionizing unmanned systems and advanced hardware technologies, pushing the limits of innovation and performance.
