Cognitive Systems Lead
Core
Own the Cognitive subsystem architecture for a maritime autonomous vehicle, including navigation, control, vehicle management, communications, and protective systems.
Role type
Senior IC systems architect (autonomous vehicles)
Builds
Maritime autonomous vehicles (AUVs) for defense and naval applications
Domain
Defense, maritime robotics, autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
GN&C design, inertial navigation, actuation control, route planning, casualty monitoring, BLOS/LOS/acoustic communications, system architecture, design-for-manufacturability, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
autonomous underwater/surface vehicles, GPS-denied navigation, acoustic communications, vehicle management systems, safety-critical software, defense/maritime robotics
Technologies
GN&C, inertial navigation, acoustic communications, BLOS/LOS
Responsibilities
Own cognitive subsystem architecture; drive GN&C design; drive vehicle management system design; own communications architecture; define protective systems; define interfaces; manage subsystem schedule and cost; provide technical mentorship; represent subsystem in meetings; interface with Vehicle Systems Lead and Chief Engineer
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC