Deputy Chief Engineer - Altius

Highlights

• Lead Altius small-drone development from vision through fabrication and flight test.
• Build expeditionary systems for intuitive warfighter use with modular sensors.
• Guide tactical recon products like Ghost, Anvil and Bolt to operational use.

Ideal candidate

Tenacious cross-functional builder who thrives leading complex drone programs from concept to field. Passionate about hands-on prototyping, rapid iteration, and delivering rugged autonomy for warfighters.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience leading system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Technical bachelor's degree in Robotics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment
• Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems
• Basic understanding of aerodynamics, IMUs, control actuation servos and overall system performance
• Familiarity with mechatronic design, firmware and software system design, sensor physics, tracking and calibration