Technical Lead, Maritime Robotics & Systems Integration

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

Job summary

Liquid Robotics seeks a Technical Lead in Jessup, MD to steer project-level technical execution across customer-funded efforts, IR&D, and product development. You’ll be the primary technical authority delivering scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

The role reports to the Head of Engineering and requires coordinating with systems, mechanical, electrical, software, test, and sustainment teams while interfacing with the PMO. US clearance and a strong track record are needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in maritime, robotics, or related complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience leading technical execution on medium-to-large projects with schedule/resource planning.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, requirements traceability, and ECR/ECO workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical solution on assigned projects translating requirements into plans and deliverables.
• Collaborate with discipline leads to develop integrated schedules, resources, and risk strategies.
• Maintain project technical baseline; review and coordinate design revisions and ECR/ECOs.
• Act as the primary technical interface between engineering teams and the PMO for status reporting.
• Ensure deliverables meet requirements and quality standards within cost/schedule constraints.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to protect schedule and performance.
• Lead cross-discipline reviews, design reviews, and trade studies with documented decisions.
• Mentor engineers and remove impediments to progress.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, Field Support, and Supply Chain for producibility and transition to production.
• Contribute to capture and proposal activities with credible technical approaches and estimates.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Systems thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

BS in Engineering / related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Liquid Robotics seeks a Technical Lead in Jessup, MD to steer project-level technical execution across customer-funded efforts, IR&D, and product development. You’ll be the primary technical authority delivering scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

The role reports to the Head of Engineering and requires coordinating with systems, mechanical, electrical, software, test, and sustainment teams while interfacing with the PMO. US clearance and a strong track record are needed.