Lead the engineering development of the next generation GPS-degraded, semi-autonomous defense capability
Own the technical baseline across the development lifecycle, from requirements decomposition and architecture through prototyping, integration, testing, and transition to the fleet
Direct a cross‑functional team spanning systems, hardware, software, and autonomy
Serve as the technical interface to the government client, translating mission needs into executable development plans
Requirements
10+ years of experience in systems engineering or development of DoD weapons systems, ordnance or munitions, unmanned systems, or autonomous platforms, including leading the technical effort across multiple development phases
5+ years of experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams through the full development lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, design, integration, and verification
5+ years of experience planning and conducting technical reviews, including SRR, SDR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, or PCA, and developing the supporting technical documentation
Experience advancing prototype systems through the development lifecycle to achieve operational deployment
Experience identifying, analyzing, and managing program technical risks and issues across hardware, software, and system domains, including root cause analysis and mitigation planning
Experience decomposing operational requirements and system specifications into a managed technical baseline and allocating requirements across subsystems
Experience using a Model-Based Systems Engineering or Digital Engineering approach to manage system definitions, architecture, and technical baselines
Ability to resolve complex, multidisciplinary technical challenges in a fast‑paced environment, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and drive a team to program goals
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics field