Lead Mission Autonomy & Systems Orchestration

Hermeus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care

401k & retirement plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly paid office lunches

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock options

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

An aerospace technology firm in Atlanta seeks a Lead, Mission Autonomy to develop and integrate mission autonomy capabilities for high-speed aircraft. This role encompasses technical leadership over a team, ensuring mission-level decision logic and behavior sequencing align with operational workflows. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in autonomy or mission systems. This position offers strong compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in autonomy and mission-critical software.
• Experience in system-of-systems architecture integration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable, repeatable mission autonomy for the aircraft.
• Lead the development of mission-level decision-making and sequencing.
• Manage technical risks and verify mission autonomy capabilities.

Skills

Leadership in technical execution

Mission systems understanding

Autonomy architecture knowledge

Strong communication skills

Systems integration experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

An aerospace technology firm in Atlanta seeks a Lead, Mission Autonomy to develop and integrate mission autonomy capabilities for high-speed aircraft. This role encompasses technical leadership over a team, ensuring mission-level decision logic and behavior sequencing align with operational workflows. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in autonomy or mission systems. This position offers strong compensation and comprehensive benefits.