AV System Architect

Methodfi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in autonomous systems is seeking an experienced engineer in the Greater London area to design and deploy safety-critical systems for autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in system integration and a strong grasp of embedded systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, overseeing E2E integration, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates willing to relocate to Atlanta are preferred, along with robust communication skills and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying complex, integrated systems with safety-critical components.
• Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions across all levels.
• Willingness to engage deeply in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the definition, evolution, verification, and deployment of safety-critical systems.
• Collaborate with teams to align on architecture and integration strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end system integration and mentor engineers.

Skills

System integration

Embedded systems knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace or related field

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Enterprise Architect

Job description

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

Work with the Head of Systems to:

• Drive the definition, evolution, verification, and deployment of dependable, safety-critical systems for autonomous vehicle architecture in the airport driving environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on a cohesive strategy for architecture and integration
• Architect solutions for scalability and usability, ensuring robust performance in time- and safety-critical production operations
• Oversee E2E system integration, collaborating to identify and resolve architectural issues
• Lead design reviews and design trade-off analyses

Help to:

• Translate key stakeholder needs into tiered system requirements
• Define and monitor KPIs for data-driven engineering and system performance
• Support FMEA analyses and risk assessments
• Mentor engineers in system-level thinking and interface design

You Have

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying complex, integrated systems with safety-critical components
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems and integration
• Demonstrated experience with system documentation, including requirements, architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions across all levels of the organization
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage deeply and enjoy the work in a fast-paced startup environment with distributed, multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organizational and analytical thinking abilities
• Proximity to Atlanta, open to travel up to 25%

We Prefer

• MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience developing and deploying autonomous vehicles, autonomous systems, robotics, or ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
• Experience with DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Enterprise Architect, etc.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and networking protocols
• Familiarity with safety standards in the development and deployment of complex autonomous systems (including ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, IEC 61508, ANSI B56.5, ISO3691, ANSI 15.08)
• Experience with safety in the context of aviation / airline and/or robotics applications
• Familiarity with the airside driving environment at major global airports
• Experience with cybersecurity (especially for automated vehicles)
• Experience with data science and statistical analysis
• Located in or willingness to relocate to Atlanta