Senior Team Lead, Avionics & Flight Software
Core
Own the flight computer stack from concept to flight, defining architecture and leading cross-disciplinary teams to build autonomous defense systems.
Role type
Senior Team Lead, Avionics & Flight Software
Builds
Flight controller electronics, embedded firmware, and GNC control loops for autonomous vehicles
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Robotics
Required skills
Embedded systems engineering, Avionics architecture, Flight software development, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), Sensor fusion, MCU-level electronics design, System integration, Flight test validation, Cross-functional team leadership, Cost-versus-accuracy trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
Experience leading or coordinating engineers, Full-stack ownership (electronics + firmware + GNC), First-principles design approach
Technologies
MCU, IMU, GNSS, Barometer, Magnetometer, BSP, Firmware, Datalink
Responsibilities
Build and lead a cross-disciplinary team across electronics, embedded software, and GNC; Drive architecture and implementation of flight controller electronics; Own the full software chain including drivers, BSP, and firmware; Drive control loops and sensor fusion for autonomous flight; Settle cost-versus-accuracy trade-offs for architecture; Lead cross-functional design with airframe, propulsion, and RF teams; Own integration, prototyping, and flight test support; Drive design and architecture reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
