Program Chief Engineer
Core
Define and drive system architecture, technical roadmap, and engineering excellence for autonomous underwater systems 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 technology / Autonomous underwater systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, multi-disciplinary team leadership, complex technical problem solving, requirements management, test and evaluation strategy, risk management, technical trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
Hydrodynamics & propulsion, underwater acoustics & communications, navigation & perception, autonomy & control, materials science, embedded systems, AI/ML for autonomy, advanced manufacturing for marine systems
Technologies
Lattice OS, real-time operating systems, distributed systems, sonar, INS/GPS-denied navigation
Responsibilities
Define technical vision and strategic roadmap; serve as ultimate technical authority for architecture; oversee end-to-end development lifecycle; lead resolution of complex technical challenges; mentor engineering teams; manage technical risks; act as primary technical point of contact for stakeholders; coordinate cross-site technical alignment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership