Aviation, Flight Operations & UAS/Drone Systems
Autonomous Systems Engineer
Builds the software and control systems that let vehicles fly themselves.
0 of 5 signature competencies evidenced. Ready means Level 3 on each.
Signature competencies
UAS/Drone Mission Planning
Planning safe, efficient drone flights around airspace, battery and objectives.
Not yet evidenced
Simulation & Model Reasoning
Using models to test decisions before reality does it for you.
Not yet evidenced
Systems Prioritisation
Deciding what matters first when systems depend on each other and resources are limited.
Not yet evidenced
Risk Assessment
Weighing likelihood and consequence to decide when and how to act.
Not yet evidenced
Scientific Data Interpretation
Reading charts, readings and trends to reach defensible conclusions.
Not yet evidenced
Why it matters
Autonomy extends what drones and spacecraft can do without a human in the loop.
Technical foundations
- Control systems
- Programming
- Sensors & fusion
Mentors in this field
UNIVAST mentors with experience relevant to becoming a Autonomous Systems Engineer.
Engineering
Salisu Abubakar
Space Engineer, Navigation Engineer, Systems Engineer and Embedded Systems Engineer