Lead Chief Engineer – Autonomous Systems & Multi-Agent

Systemstechnologyresearch; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 233,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

STR’s Analytics & C2 (AC2) Division seeks a senior leader to conceptualize, market, and help capture programs that advance autonomous systems and multi‑agent collaboration. You will assemble and lead teams to design, implement, and demonstrate advanced technologies across diverse missions.

You will develop architectures, engage customers in problem definition, and guide agile reviews. A flexible hybrid environment allows remote work when feasible while operating in support of national security

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related technical field with 15+ years’ experience.
• Expertise in autonomy system and algorithm development.
• Experience leading system and technology development teams.
• Proven ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, market, and capture programs for autonomous systems.
• Assemble and lead tightly knit teams to design, develop, implement, and demonstrate advanced systems.
• Develop system architectures and implementation strategies for program technologies.
• Engage customers in problem definition, solution concept ideation, and concepts for integration into broader capability ecosystems.
• Work with diverse customers and problem domains, and conduct software solution architecture reviews in an agile process.

Skills

Autonomy system development

Leading engineering teams

Multi-agent systems

Motion planning & controls

Security clearance eligibility

Programming languages

Education

BS in engineering/technical field

MS or PhD in engineering/related field

Tools

Java

C++

Rust

Python

Job description

STR’s Analytics & C2 (AC2) Division seeks a senior leader to conceptualize, market, and help capture programs that advance autonomous systems and multi‑agent collaboration. You will assemble and lead teams to design, implement, and demonstrate advanced technologies across diverse missions.

You will develop architectures, engage customers in problem definition, and guide agile reviews. A flexible hybrid environment allows remote work when feasible while operating in support of national security