Vehicle Systems Lead
Core
Lead technical development and integration of vehicle systems for a maritime product from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with program requirements and customer inputs.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle systems lead (maritime defense)
Builds
Maritime autonomous vehicle platforms and systems
Domain
Defense, maritime, robotics, autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
vehicle system architecture, multi-disciplinary project leadership, cross-functional team management, technical decision making, trade study analysis, mentorship of senior engineers, prototype-to-production transition management, cost performance optimization
Preferred skills
robotic and autonomous system design, defense/maritime/aerospace domain experience, program management training, generational product development
Technologies
Lattice OS, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, networking
Responsibilities
Own vehicle system interfaces and overall performance against program requirements; manage schedule and execution across product generations including prototype testing and rate manufacturing; manage vehicle developmental budget and cost performance; provide technical leadership on design principles and issue resolution; represent the vehicle system in leadership and customer meetings; lead cross-functional team meetings; interface with Chief Engineer and system leads on technical challenges; drive platform-level trade studies; mentor senior and principal engineers