Senior System Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 23, 2026. SteerAI scores B on the Alion truth index.
SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council.
SteerAI’s advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: Their workforce.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Architect to join our cutting-edge autonomous robotics team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, integration, and optimization of robotic systems, particularly for autonomous vehicles and ground robots. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance robotic solutions that meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Architecture Design: Lead the development of scalable and robust architectures for autonomous robotic systems, ensuring they meet performance goals and align with system requirements.
- Solution Design & Integration: Work with hardware, software, and AI teams to integrate sensors, computing platforms, communication modules, and control systems into cohesive robotic solutions.
- System Requirements Specification (SRS): Define and maintain system requirements, ensuring they are clear, traceable, and verifiable. Manage requirements lifecycle from definition to validation.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Utilize SysML to model and design systems, ensuring effective integration and clear representation of system components.
- Risk Management & Safety Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks in the system design, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and regulatory requirements for autonomous systems.
- Prototyping & Validation: Guide prototype development, testing, and validation of systems against defined requirements and performance indicators.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, AI, and product) to ensure seamless integration and alignment.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience: 5-8+ years in system architecture or systems engineering, with experience in autonomous vehicle systems or ground robotics.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including the V-model, SysML, MBSE, sensor fusion, and autonomous vehicle technologies.
- Software & Tools: Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ROS, and architecture modeling tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw).
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in integrating complex systems and addressing design challenges.
- Autonomous Systems: Experience with autonomous vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), or field robotics.
- Safety Standards: Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 21448).
- Emerging Technologies: Knowledge of AI, machine learning, edge computing, and cloud computing in autonomous systems.
- Simulation & Testing: Experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink) and real-world testing of robotic systems.
- Agile Development: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
How to Apply:
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with SteerAI? To apply, please send your resume detailing your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role.
At SteerAI, we’re not just building technology - we’re shaping the future of autonomous mobility. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and working alongside a diverse team of curious minds, we’d love to hear from you. Join us!