Deputy Chief Engineer, Discovery
Core
Lead technical work on unproven concepts across space, missiles, air, sensors, and autonomy to validate them via analysis, prototyping, and testing.
Role type
Senior hands-on technical lead (Deputy Chief Engineer)
Builds
Prototypes, test articles, and demonstrations for new military concepts
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, and advanced engineering
Required skills
First-principles reasoning, cross-domain technical breadth, rapid domain learning, failure mode analysis, trade study management, AI tool verification, technical authority, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
12+ years in science/engineering, Math/Physics/Engineering degree, AI tool proficiency, experience in space/missiles/air/GNC/sensors/autonomy, familiarity with domain analysis tools (STK, AFSIM, HFSS, Fluent)
Technologies
Python (numpy/scipy), MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, STK/Astrogator, AFSIM, HFSS, Fluent
Responsibilities
Own concepts from idea to validated answer, build models/simulations/test setups, pressure-test work and hunt failure modes, translate results into design decisions, communicate complex data visually
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities