Chief Engineer - ML, Physical AI, & Autonomy
Core
Architecting and training ML models for autonomous operations on lunar surfaces and across space systems, leading a team of 6-8 engineers.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Leader (ML, Physical AI, Autonomy)
Builds
Autonomous robotics platforms, lunar surface systems, and in-space servicing vehicles
Domain
Aerospace, Spaceflight, Physical AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Model architecture and training for Physical AI, Computer vision and perception (SLAM, sensor fusion), Robotic manipulation, Modern ML stack (PyTorch/JAX/TensorFlow), Decision-making under uncertainty (RL, MPC), GN&C-integrated autonomy, Multi-agent systems, Production coding in Python/C++
Preferred skills
Foundation models (VLA), V&V for high-consequence ML, Simulation frameworks (Isaac Sim, Gazebo), Edge/rad-hard compute deployment, Lunar operations experience
Technologies
PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, Isaac Sim, Gazebo, ROS2, FPGAs, rad-hard SoCs
Responsibilities
Lead design and training of ML models for autonomy and control, Define simulation and training pipelines, Deploy and integrate models into space systems, Recruit and lead a team of 6-8 engineers, Define autonomy reference architectures, Partner with GN&C and systems engineering, Champion V&V and safety cases, Brief executive leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership