Head of Engineering, Autonomous Defense Systems

Apera; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 144,200 - 288,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading autonomous vehicle manufacturer in Rhode Island is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead a team of over 20 engineers across hardware and software. This role involves driving the scaling of the team from 50 to 270 engineers by 2027 while maintaining company culture. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with strong autonomy experience in the defense and aerospace industry, providing a unique opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.

Qualifications

• Strong autonomy experience in defense and/or aerospace.
• Experience with high-integrity, high-stakes engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20+ engineers across hardware and software.
• Drive scaling from 50 to 270 engineers by 2027.
• Maintain company culture while achieving growth goals.
• Operate in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Skills

Engineering background

Autonomy experience in defense/aerospace

Experience in high-integrity engineering

Job description

A leading autonomous vehicle manufacturer in Rhode Island is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead a team of over 20 engineers across hardware and software. This role involves driving the scaling of the team from 50 to 270 engineers by 2027 while maintaining company culture. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with strong autonomy experience in the defense and aerospace industry, providing a unique opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.