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Deputy Chief Engineer

Costa Mesa, California, United States
full-timeseniordefense technology

Description

You will lead technical execution in the Tactical Recon Strike division, driving the design, fabrication, and production of cutting-edge autonomous drones and solid rocket motors. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software to craft system architectures, manage engineering risk, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver critical defense capabilities.

Requirements

  • Experience in senior role leading system design from concept through delivery
  • Basic understanding of aerodynamics, IMUs, and control actuation servos
  • Technical Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software engineering or equivalent
  • Hands-on prototyping of complex robotic systems
  • Familiarity with mechatronic design, firmware/software system design, and sensor physics

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution from initial design through fabrication, test, and production
  • Develop systems for expeditionary operation, intuitive warfighter use, and modular sensor expansion
  • Define product milestones, lead technical design reviews, and manage engineering risk
  • Coordinate prototype fabrication and subsystem/system level test efforts
  • Create and execute verification and validation plans for end-to-end system
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