Senior Team Lead, Avionics & Flight Software
Core
Own the flight computer stack from concept to flight, defining architecture and leading cross-disciplinary teams to build autonomous defense systems.
Role type
Senior Team Lead, Avionics & Flight Software
Builds
Flight controller electronics, embedded firmware, and GNC control loops for autonomous vehicles
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Embedded systems engineering, Avionics architecture, Flight software development, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), Sensor fusion, MCU-level electronics design, System integration, Flight test validation, Cross-functional team leadership, Cost-versus-accuracy trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
Experience leading or coordinating engineers, Full-stack ownership (electronics + firmware + GNC), First-principles design approach
Technologies
MCU, IMU, GNSS, Barometer, Magnetometer, BSP, Firmware, Datalink
Responsibilities
Build and lead a cross-disciplinary team across electronics, embedded software, and GNC; Drive architecture and implementation of flight controller electronics; Own the full software chain including drivers, BSP, and firmware; Drive control loops and sensor fusion for autonomous flight; Settle cost-versus-accuracy trade-offs for architecture; Lead cross-functional design with airframe, propulsion, and RF teams; Own integration, prototyping, and flight test support; Drive design and architecture reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
