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Lead Autonomy Engineer – Special Programs

💼 Full-time💰 $138,200–$138,200🗓 2026-07-30 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead autonomy stack design and development for prototype vehicles, including perception, planning, and autonomy software architecture.

Role type

Lead Autonomy Engineer (Special Programs)

Builds

Rapid-prototyping efforts for advanced and defense-focused aircraft

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Autonomous Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

autonomy stack design, perception, planning, autonomy software architecture, rapid prototyping, technical feasibility assessment, cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation, trade studies

Preferred skills

advanced degree in relevant field, experience with simulation environments, flight test support

Technologies

autonomy frameworks, simulation environments, flight test support tools

Responsibilities

Lead autonomy stack design and development, support rapid prototyping end-to-end, own autonomy discipline standards, conduct technical feasibility assessments, collaborate cross-functionally, produce technical documentation and trade studies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical ownership

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