Chief Engineer

• The Chief Engineer at Shield AI is responsible for solving complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• As the chief authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality
• The Chief Engineer ensures the successful integration of Hivemind Autonomy across a range of aircraft, from Group 2 propeller aircraft to Group 5 jets
• This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions organization and leads a team of team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for business-to-business and defense contracts
• Serve as the Chief Engineer on Shield AI projects focused on developing and deploying autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft from group 2 to group 5
• Lead a team responsible for advancing Hivemind Autonomy and shaping defense autonomy architectures
• Define and assign technical objectives, make key engineering decisions, and ensure the quality and completeness of all technical deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across both Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives and defense contracts

Benefits

• Excellent Medical Coverage
• Mental Health Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite Gym (DC)
• Gym Discount (San Diego)
• Free Parking
• Competitive Compensation
• Stock Benefits
• 401K Services and Match- The ideal candidate has defense industry experience as a Chief Engineer and a proven track record of leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems
• Excellent leadership skills, driving a team of 6-20 engineers
• 7+ years of delivering software into production/certifiable environments with high-reliability
• Understanding of guidance, control and navigation (GNC) (e.g. controls, estimation, planning)
• Contribute to government contract proposal writing
• Experience defining technical scope and managing technical requirements, product architectures, ICDs and other system level design documentation
• Understanding of software development processes and how to effectively deploy software
• Demonstrate problem solving skills by applying a scientific technical approach
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree
• Customer-facing engineering leader supporting both defense and internally funded development programs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of robotics stack (e.g., controls, estimation, perception, planning, etc.)
• 10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and/or UAS platforms (e.g., defense tech, self-driving car, etc.)
• UK security clearance