Deputy Chief Engineer, X-BAT
Core
Lead the design, development, integration, test, and maturation of the X-BAT autonomous combat aircraft, serving as the primary technical deputy to the Air Vehicle Lead.
Role type
Senior IC aircraft development engineer (autonomous combat aircraft)
Builds
X-BAT autonomous combat aircraft
Domain
Military aerospace / Autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aircraft design and integration, systems engineering, multidisciplinary team leadership, technical risk management, trade studies, flight test management, root-cause analysis, configuration management, airworthiness evidence, program management alignment
Preferred skills
clean-sheet military aircraft development, fighter aircraft, collaborative combat aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, advanced VTOL platforms, propulsion integration, flight controls, vehicle management systems, autonomy integration, low-observable aircraft, weapons and mission-systems integration, military airworthiness frameworks, model-based systems engineering, rapid prototype to production transition, DoD customer engagement
Technologies
autonomous systems, flight controls, vehicle management systems, autonomy integration, low-observable technologies, weapons systems
Responsibilities
Maintain the technical integrity of the air vehicle's baseline including requirements, architecture, interfaces, and verification; Lead day-to-day integration across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, avionics, and software; Drive aircraft-level technical decisions and trade studies; Establish and maintain a disciplined technical-risk process; Lead major technical and design reviews; Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, and Test to align scope, ensure producibility, and define verification strategies; Lead rapid root-cause investigations for complex aircraft problems; Develop technical leadership capabilities of engineering teams; Communicate aircraft status and risks to program leadership and customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
