About this role

Who We Are

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.

You Will

  • Own the design, analysis, and verification & validation of assigned subsystems within our autonomous vehicle system architecture.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy autonomous driving systems.

  • Define and track KPIs for your areas to support data-driven engineering and system performance.

  • Build data collection and analysis pipelines that support verification & validation processes.

  • Author and maintain requirements documentation, traceability, and system architecture artifacts.

  • Define system behaviors for critical safety scenarios and contribute to robust, well-reasoned designs.

  • Surface risks early and help coordinate solutions and mitigations with the teams involved.

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team engineering practices.

  • Be open to travel up to 25%.

You Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 4+ years of experience working on autonomous systems or safety-critical systems.

  • Hands-on experience with systems engineering (e.g., V Model, requirements documentation, traceability, verification & validation).

  • Basic proficiency in Python and SQL.

  • Experience contributing to interdisciplinary teams developing and deploying robotic systems or autonomous vehicles with safety-critical components.

  • Exposure to functional safety and SOTIF concepts.

  • Strong ability to communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.

  • Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage deeply and enjoy the work.

We Prefer

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, Flow, Polarion, or Enterprise Architect.

  • Working knowledge of safety standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, or ISO 3691.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Senior Systems Engineer position at aerovect?
The salary for this Senior Systems Engineer role at aerovect is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Senior Systems Engineer job at aerovect remote?
Yes, this Senior Systems Engineer position at aerovect is remote, with team members based in Amsterdam, Atlanta - Hybrid, Berlin, Boston - Remote, Colorado, Dublin, Florida - Remote, Frankfurt, Italy, London, Munich, New York City - Hybrid, New York City - Remote, Paris, Poland, Remote, Seattle, South San Francisco - Hybrid, South San Francisco - Onsite, Stockholm, Texas - Remote, Toronto - Remote, United Kingdom (Remote), Vancouver - Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Senior Systems Engineer role at aerovect full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Senior Systems Engineer role in the Systems department at aerovect.
Which team or department does the Senior Systems Engineer at aerovect belong to?
This Senior Systems Engineer position is part of the Systems department at aerovect. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Systems Engineer position at aerovect?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to aerovect's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Systems Engineer job at aerovect posted?
This Senior Systems Engineer position at aerovect was posted on Aug 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible β€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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