Chief Engineer, Hivemind Solutions (R3954)

Shield AI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co seeks a Chief Engineer to tackle complex technical challenges in deploying autonomy solutions on UAS. You will lead a team of engineers, guiding the development of cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for defense contracts.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS/MS in a relevant field, have over 10 years of industry experience, and a proven track record in leading technical teams. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, benefits, and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and/or UAS platforms.
• 7+ years of experience delivering software into production/certifiable environments.
• Understanding of guidance, control and navigation (GNC).
• Experience in defining technical scope and managing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for advancing Hivemind Autonomy.
• Define and assign technical objectives, ensuring quality of technical deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership on UAS and defense contracts.
• Contribute to government contract proposal writing.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description:

The Chief Engineer at Shield AI is responsible for solving complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). As the chief authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality. The Chief Engineer ensures the successful integration of Hivemind Autonomy across a range of aircraft, from Group 2 propeller aircraft to Group 5 jets. This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions organization and leads a team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for business-to-business and defense contracts. The ideal candidate has defense industry experience as a Chief Engineer and a proven track record of leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the Chief Engineer on Shield AI projects focused on developing and deploying autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft from group 2 to group 5.
• 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 UAS platforms (e.g., defense tech, self-driving car, etc.)
• 7+ years of delivering software into production/certifiable environments with high-reliability
• Understanding of guidance, control and navigation (GNC) (e.g. controls, estimation, planning)
• Understanding of 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
• Demonstrate problem solving skills by applying a scientific technical approach
• Customer-facing engineering leader supporting both defense and internally funded development programs
• Contribute to government contract proposal writing
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent leadership skills, driving a team of 6-20 engineers

Preferred qualifications:

• UK security clearance

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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