Chief Engineer - Tactical Effects
Core
Lead tactical engineering for aerial small drones (Group 1-3), managing system architecture, design, integration, and testing from concept to operational deployment.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Tactical Effects & UAV Systems)
Builds
Aerial small drones (e.g., Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, Altius) and associated test/deployment equipment
Domain
Defense technology, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Robotics
Required skills
System architecture, Systems engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Control theory, Clean sheet design, Hardware prototyping, Electronics troubleshooting, Test planning, Vehicle data analysis
Preferred skills
Electromechanical system modeling, Manufacturing experience, Flight testing, Design engineering, Software engineering, Aerodynamics, Avionics
Technologies
Lattice OS, UAV platforms, Test equipment
Responsibilities
Conceptualize system architecture for vehicle upgrades, design small drone systems including sizing and prototyping, develop test plans for critical subsystems, lead vehicle data analysis for predictive failure models, conduct hands-on UAV testing, interface between engineering and test disciplines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
