Air Vehicle Lead
Core
Lead the convergence of technical efforts in developing an advanced airborne platform (unmanned rotorcraft) and integrating mission autonomy for defense capabilities.
Role type
Senior IC Air Vehicle Lead (VTOL/UAS)
Builds
Advanced airborne platforms, unmanned rotorcraft, complex defense systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
VTOL platform development, aircraft configuration, composites, mechanisms, structures, trade studies, physics-based analysis, hardware test planning, autonomous system integration, cross-functional team leadership, project management, flight test oversight
Preferred skills
Autonomous systems development, complex system integration (launched effects), Defense Acquisition Processes, customer-facing program leadership
Technologies
Lattice OS, JIRA, Confluence
Responsibilities
Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts across aerospace disciplines; perform trade studies and physics-based analysis; lead design reviews and hardware test plans; build prototypes and transition projects to production; support software and hardware demonstrations with customers; provide input on aerodynamics, flight dynamics, GNC, and loads
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities