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Chief Engineer, Tactical Recon and Strike

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $253,000–$253,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead technical execution and system architecture for small aerial drones (UAS) and robotics platforms used in tactical reconnaissance and strike operations.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Engineer (Robotics & Defense Systems)

Builds

Small UAS systems (e.g., Altius, Anvil, Bolt, Ghost) and associated ground control/test equipment

Domain

Defense technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Robotics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

System design and development, Electrical engineering, Controls engineering, Mechanical engineering, Small drone systems development, Mechatronic design, Firmware and software system design, Sensor physics, Data analysis, Rapid prototyping

Preferred skills

Aerodynamics, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Control Actuation Servos, Real-world operational experience with small UAS in military context

Technologies

Lattice OS, IMUs, Control Actuation Servos

Responsibilities

Lead technical execution from vision through fabrication, test, and production; Define product milestones and lead technical design reviews; Coordinate fabrication of prototypes and low-rate production articles; Conduct hands-on, in-field testing; Support remote troubleshooting of deployed systems; Create and carry out verification and validation plans

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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