Support System Lead

4 дн. назад

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Lead engineering efforts for support systems on autonomous air vehicle projects in defense technology.

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Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. ’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
is seeking a Support Systems Engineering Lead to join the Thunder team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Thunder is ’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that combines vertical takeoff and landing with the range, speed, and heavy strike power of advanced attack platforms in a novel Group 5 tiltrotor airframe. Powered by a hybrid-electric powertrain and Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Thunder operates as a loyal wingman alongside crewed platforms like the AH-64 Apache, delivering Hellfire missiles and air-launched effects in GPS-degraded, highly contested environments. You will work on new aircraft development, bringing pragmatic Support Systems thinking to complement and enhance the overall capability, ensuring that end-user needs are met in challenging operational environments.
Architect, plan, and lead the design and development of a broad Support System (including deployment, supply, operations and maintenance; and everything in between)
Hire, develop, and grow a hands-on Engineering team focused on practical Support System solutions
Collaborate with customer stakeholders on a comprehensive concept of employment to ensure operational needs are understood
Own ‘Day In The Life Of’ decomposition activities to influence functional decomposition shaping the design of the Air Vehicle and Mission Systems
Design, fabricate and test, Air Vehicle and Mission System transport and handling equipment to enable rapid deployment in a range of challenging operational environments
Identify appropriate standards and associated interfaces for supply systems (such as fueling and charging) as inputs to design
Leverage emerging technologies to develop maintenance systems, operational processes, and training approaches that set new standards for what good looks like
Collaborate with peers across the Division to drive a consistent approach and ‘look and feel’ of a Common Support System across the Product ecosystem enhancing customer experience and familiarity
Develop and own the Thunder Project Reliability and Maintainability Plan (RMP)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or aviation related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in Aviation, Aerospace or product development/design environments including technology maturation
Familiarity in applying Systems Engineering, and first-hand understanding of benefits and limitations of the approach
Experience working in operational environments performing logistics, maintenance, or training roles including familiarity with supporting fielded systems in the control of customers.
Be focused on both design and operation for maximum safety
Strong bias for action and extremely high ownership in fast paced environment
Ability to break complex problems into achievable challenges for consumption by the team
Experience with high voltage systems/batteries and/or hybrid powertrains
Trade or Mechanic qualifications considered advantageous
Defense Industry or Military Service background highly desirable
A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of 's total compensation package. Additionally, offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:  
 
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