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Chief Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $191,000–$191,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead system architecture and design for tactical small drones (UAVs) and vehicle systems, managing integration from concept to operational testing.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Engineer (Systems Engineering & UAV Design)

Builds

Aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and associated test/deployment equipment for military tactical applications.

Domain

Defense technology, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), robotics, and systems engineering.

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

System architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control theory, clean sheet design, hardware prototyping, electronics troubleshooting, predictive failure modeling, test planning.

Preferred skills

Electromechanical system modeling, manufacturing/flight testing, design engineering, software engineering, aerodynamics, avionics.

Technologies

Lattice OS, UAV platforms (Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, Altius), basic test equipment.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize system architecture for vehicle upgrades; design small drones including sizing and prototyping; develop interface controls for hardware/software integration; lead vehicle data analysis for predictive failure models; conduct hands-on UAV testing and support benchtop testing.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management of tactical engineering efforts.

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