Senior System Engineer

FUSE is building the next generation of autonomous defense technology: intelligent robotic systems and multi-domain platforms that redefine how forces operate, sense, decide, and act. Our systems work alongside human operators for surveillance, strike, and mission support
At FUSE, we bring together industry pioneers into one agile organization under our company, combining the speed, sense of ownership, and innovation culture of a startup with the manufacturing power and operational strength of a global defense leader. Our teams own the full stack end-to-end, from mechanical design, hardware, and embedded systems to robotics, autonomy, AI, and real-time multi-platform decision-making
Here, technology goes from concept to operational deployment. Fast. Your work doesn't sit in a backlog. It takes off
We are looking for
We're looking for a Senior System Engineer to own payload integration for autonomous platforms. You'll architect communication interfaces between EO/IR sensors, laser rangefinders, and flight systems. Your work directly enables precision targeting and real-time intelligence for MUM-T operations
In this role you will
Define system architecture for payload integration on autonomous platforms
Design and validate communication interfaces between EO/IR sensors, LRF lasers, and mission computers
Own requirements flow-down from platform level to payload subsystems
Lead technical reviews and interface control document development
Troubleshoot system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries
Collaborate with hardware, software, and flight test teams to validate end-to-end performance
Support flight tests and analyze system performance data
Drive trade studies for payload capabilities and mission configurations.