Chief Engineer, Air Vehicle Lead - MMA
Core
Senior technical leader responsible for the design, development, integration, and maturation of next-generation autonomous air vehicles for the Air Force MMA program.
Role type
Principal IC aerospace engineering lead (air vehicle)
Builds
Autonomous air vehicles (MMA program)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace (via careerplan.io/jobs/2a5b30f5-ddd6-4d18-abca-6898ad5b7bbe-chief-engineer-air-vehicle-lead-mma-at-shieldai)
Required skills
aircraft development lifecycle leadership, multidisciplinary system integration, first-principles engineering trades, hands-on technical problem solving, risk management, supplier technical leadership, production transition planning, mentorship
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, experience with complex aerospace programs
Technologies
aerodynamics, flight sciences, structures, mechanical systems, propulsion, avionics, electrical systems, flight controls
Responsibilities
Own vehicle architecture and technical integrity; lead multidisciplinary engineering across disciplines; drive system-level trades; lead design execution from requirements to production; remain hands-on in design reviews and test activities; own technical risk; build-test-learn via prototypes and flight data; drive integration of subsystems; partner with manufacturing for production readiness; lead suppliers and partners; set engineering standards and mentor teams