Lead Scientist, Discovery
Core
Lead scientist shaping cross-business opportunities in counter-UAS, tactical networking, autonomy, sensing, and command-and-control for defense and national security markets.
Role type
Senior technical leadership (Lead Scientist)
Builds
Integrated mission solutions combining existing products and emerging technologies for U.S. and allied military capabilities
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, sensor fusion, tactical networking
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Advanced technology development, counter-UAS, tactical networking, autonomous systems, sensors, command-and-control, system integration, business development, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, technical strategy, cross-organizational influence
Preferred skills
PhD in engineering/CS/applied math/physics/robotics/aerospace/EE/systems engineering, leading advanced R&D/prototyping, cUAS kill chains, tactical networks/mesh communications, multi-domain experience (air/land/maritime/space/cyber), principal investigator/technical director/DARPA experience
Technologies
Lattice OS, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, mesh networking, electronic warfare, distributed sensing, autonomous defense
Responsibilities
Serve as senior technical lead for cross-business growth initiatives; Identify and mature new opportunities across business lines; Develop technical concepts, architectures, and demonstrations; Engage with senior government and military stakeholders; Lead early-stage technical solutioning and system architecture; Define and mature advanced technology roadmaps; Support live demonstrations and customer engagements; Work across teams to integrate products and technologies; Provide technical leadership for proposals and new program formation; Mentor engineers and program teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership