Chief Engineer
Core
Lead system architecture and design for tactical small drones (UAVs) and vehicle systems, managing integration from concept to operational testing.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Systems Engineering & UAV Design)
Builds
Aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and associated test/deployment equipment for military tactical applications.
Domain
Defense technology, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), robotics, and systems engineering.
Required skills
System architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control theory, clean sheet design, hardware prototyping, electronics troubleshooting, predictive failure modeling, test planning.
Preferred skills
Electromechanical system modeling, manufacturing/flight testing, design engineering, software engineering, aerodynamics, avionics.
Technologies
Lattice OS, UAV platforms (Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, Altius), basic test equipment.
Responsibilities
Conceptualize system architecture for vehicle upgrades; design small drones including sizing and prototyping; develop interface controls for hardware/software integration; lead vehicle data analysis for predictive failure models; conduct hands-on UAV testing and support benchtop testing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management of tactical engineering efforts.
