Deputy Chief Engineer, Autonomous Airpower
Core
Lead the design, build, test, and productionization of vehicle subsystems for autonomous military aircraft, ensuring system safety and risk reduction.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (autonomous airpower)
Builds
Autonomous military aircraft subsystems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
aircraft subsystem design, first principles aircraft design, system safety, test methodology, risk reduction, requirements definition, interface management, budget estimation, schedule management, technical leadership
Preferred skills
FAA pilot license, Airframe and Powerplant license, unmanned aircraft development, concept-to-flight execution
Technologies
Lattice OS, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion
Responsibilities
Own vehicle subsystems from conceptual design through productionization; Establish program plan and vision; Coordinate design level trades; Manage technical and programmatic risks; Negotiate workflows with functional engineering leaders; Monitor budget and schedule performance; Coordinate transitions between engineering, manufacturing, test, and production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
