Programs Chief Engineer
Core
Lead the technical vision, architecture, and execution for the Dive-XL autonomous underwater system (AUV) to deliver robust, reliable systems to the warfighter in challenging maritime environments.
Role type
Senior IC Program Chief Engineer (Autonomous Underwater Systems)
Builds
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and related defense systems
Domain
Defense / Underwater Robotics / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, multi-disciplinary team leadership, complex system architecture, test and evaluation strategy, technical trade-off analysis, risk management, requirements management
Preferred skills
Hydrodynamics & propulsion, underwater acoustics & communications, navigation & perception, autonomy & control, materials science, embedded software architectures, US Navy/DoD acquisition processes, system safety engineering (MIL-STD-882), AI/ML for autonomy
Technologies
Lattice OS, embedded systems, real-time operating systems, sonar, INS/GPS-denied navigation
Responsibilities
Define and drive system architecture and technical roadmap; serve as ultimate technical authority for design decisions; oversee end-to-end development lifecycle from requirements to deployment; lead resolution of complex technical challenges; mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams; manage technical risks and dependencies; act as primary technical point of contact for stakeholders and customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership