CareerPlan

Engineering Manager, Deep Strike

HybridFull-time2026-10-19

Core

Lead an engineering team designing and deploying autonomy modules for complex combat drone missions including deep strike and special target engagement.

Role type

Engineering Manager, Autonomous Systems

Builds

Autonomy modules for tactical drones

Domain

Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Technical leadership, Embedded systems engineering, C/C++, Python, Flight control systems, Sensor technology

Preferred skills

FPV or fixed-wing platform development, Computer Vision / Machine Learning for guidance, Prototype-to-production experience, Military unit interaction

Technologies

C/C++, Python, ArduPilot, Betaflight, Flight-control stacks

Responsibilities

Manage engineering team priorities and workload, Hire and develop talent, Plan resource allocation, Define strategic technical directions, Hands-on work on initiatives, Interact with partner engineering teams

Seniority

Manager, hands-on technical leadership