Air Vehicle Lead, Chief Engineer
Core
Senior technical leader responsible for the end-to-end design, development, integration, and maturation of next-generation autonomous air vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Air Vehicle Lead)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft (V-BAT, X-BAT) and air vehicle systems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aerospace engineering, multidisciplinary system integration, technical risk management, hands-on engineering leadership, system-level trade-offs, production transition, supplier management, security clearance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, experience with complex aerospace programs
Technologies
Aerodynamics, flight sciences, structures, propulsion, avionics, flight controls, electrical systems
Responsibilities
Own vehicle architecture and technical integrity; lead multidisciplinary engineering teams; drive system-level trades; execute design from requirements to production; remain hands-on in design reviews and testing; identify and resolve critical technical risks; ensure successful integration of subsystems; partner with manufacturing for production readiness; lead suppliers and external partners; mentor engineering teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
