Chief Engineer, Weapons

What you'll do

Serve as the Chief Engineer on Shield AI projects focused on developing and deploying autonomy solutions for unmanned weapon systems.
Lead a team responsible for advancing Hivemind Autonomy and shaping defense autonomy architectures.
Define and assign technical objectives, make key engineering decisions, and ensure the quality and completeness of all technical deliverables.
Provide technical leadership and oversight across both Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives and defense contracts.

Required qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree
10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and/or unmanned weapon systems (e.g., defense tech, self-driving cars, etc.)
7+ years of delivering software into production/certifiable environments with high reliability
Understanding of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) (e.g., controls, estimation, planning)
Understanding of the robotics stack (e.g., controls, estimation, perception, planning, etc.)
Understanding of software development processes and how to effectively deploy software
Experience defining technical scope and managing technical requirements, product architectures, ICDs, and other system-level design documentation
Demonstrated problem-solving skills through the application of a scientific and technical approach
Customer-facing engineering leadership supporting both defense and internally funded development programs
Ability to contribute to government contract proposal writing
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent leadership skills, with experience leading a team of 6–20 engineers

Preffered Qualificatons

• UK security clearance