Staff Autonomy Solutions Architect

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Autonomy Integration and Test in Dayton, OH. The Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Solutions Software group is charted to develop and deploy end-to-end autonomous systems that enable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to execute autonomous missions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical, Hands-On leader that will drive vision, strategy, and technical direction and system architecture of team’s autonomy projects.
• Technically Lead small team of integration test engineers to support customer on site.
• Ability to debug Autonomy Software System with limited supervision.
• Write and test software to support the integration of autonomy algorithms into aircraft (such as mission systems, payloads, or other functional components) or other robotic systems.
• Design and prototype autonomous systems and validate designs through a series of purpose-designed experiments.
• Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as primary contact for engineering activities.
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Lead progress review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing software solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Technical mentor to junior engineers.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.