Technical Lead, Maritime Robotics & PMO Liaison

Liquid Robotics; Jessup (MD); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Technical Lead for project-level technical execution across customer-funded efforts, IR&D, and product development projects. The Technical Lead is the primary technical authority on assigned projects and is responsible for delivering against technical scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

This role works closely with engineering discipline leads to generate realistic schedules, identify and secure required resources, manage technical risk, and act as the

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in maritime, robotics, aerospace, defense, or related electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience leading technical execution on medium-to-large projects with schedule and resource planning.
• Experience with systems engineering processes and verification/validation activities.
• Proven ability to create realistic technical schedules and resource estimates with discipline leads.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills; experience briefing senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical solution on assigned projects and translate requirements into executable plans.
• Coordinate with discipline leads to develop integrated schedules, resource plans, and risk strategies.
• Maintain technical baselines and coordinate ECRs/ECOs and design revisions.
• Serve as primary technical interface between engineering teams and PMO; provide status input and technical presentations to stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables meet requirements and quality standards; coordinate verification, validation, and qualification activities.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation; escalate issues to protect schedule and performance.
• Lead cross-discipline technical reviews and design reviews; document decisions and communications.
• Mentor engineers and remove impediments for progress; support manufacturing and supply chain transitions.

Skills

Systems thinking

Collaborator

Communication

Decision making

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Organization

Education

BS in Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

ECR/ECO workflows

Requirements traceability

Job description

Liquid Robotics is seeking a Technical Lead for project-level technical execution across customer-funded efforts, IR&D, and product development projects. The Technical Lead is the primary technical authority on assigned projects and is responsible for delivering against technical scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

This role works closely with engineering discipline leads to generate realistic schedules, identify and secure required resources, manage technical risk, and act as the