Chief Engineer, Autonomous UAS Solutions

Shieldai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shieldai is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead projects focused on developing autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft. The successful candidate will oversee the integration of advanced systems across various platforms and manage a team of skilled engineers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the defense tech sector and excellent leadership and communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay along with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the autonomy and/or UAS industry.
• 7+ years delivering software into production with high reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects developing autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft.
• Oversee technical objectives and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Support government contract proposal writing.

Skills

Autonomy and UAS platforms

Software development

Guidance, Control, Navigation

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Shieldai is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead projects focused on developing autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft. The successful candidate will oversee the integration of advanced systems across various platforms and manage a team of skilled engineers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the defense tech sector and excellent leadership and communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay along with bonuses and benefits.