Chief Engineer
Core
Own the architecture, system definition, and implementation of robotic systems from concept to field deployment for allied forces.
Role type
Senior IC system engineer (robotics/defense)
Builds
Autonomous robotic systems for defense applications
Domain
Defense, Robotics, Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture, requirements engineering, trade-off analysis, system-level simulations, cross-functional technical coordination, multi-disciplinary team leadership, integration and validation, process improvement
Preferred skills
PhD in Engineering, UAS experience, defense systems experience
Technologies
Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Embedded systems, GNC, ML
Responsibilities
Transform system requirements into architecture solutions; Lead cross-functional design across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams; Conduct feasibility studies and trade-off analyses; Oversee system integration, prototyping, and validation; Drive design and architecture reviews; Implement processes for requirements traceability and validation workflows