CareerPlan

Endurance System Lead

Santa Ana, CA (OC-42)Full-time$191k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Own the Energy subsystem architecture for a maritime autonomous vehicle, including storage, distribution, regulation, and external charging to maximize endurance and power reliability.

Role type

Senior IC system lead (energy/power systems)

Builds

Ultra-long-range autonomous maritime vehicles

Domain

Defense, maritime robotics, power systems

Required skills

Energy subsystem architecture, battery systems, power electronics, energy management, power distribution, electrical interfaces, design-for-manufacturability, prototype-to-production transition

Preferred skills

Large-format battery systems, high-voltage power systems in marine/defense, power distribution for autonomous vehicles, safety standards for energy storage, defense/maritime robotics experience

Technologies

Lithium-ion batteries, high-voltage power systems

Responsibilities

Set architecture for battery systems, power distribution, energy management, and charging interfaces; Manage energy budget and power allocation across subsystems; Define electrical interfaces between energy and other vehicle systems; Manage subsystem schedule and cost performance; Provide technical mentorship to engineers; Represent the energy subsystem in technical and customer meetings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities