Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5176)

Washington, DC · full time · Manager

$220,000 – $330,000

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What this role is

Lead a team of autonomy engineers developing intelligent control systems for new military platforms including satellites, maritime vessels, and helicopters. This role suits experienced engineering managers who thrive in R&D environments where emerging technologies transition into sustained programs.

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Skills this role names

Control Systems

What they ask for

Required

Lead and grow a team of autonomy engineers
Deliver autonomy solutions for emerging platform domains
Stay technically active and write code where needed
Partner with platform, autonomy capabilities, and perception teams
Guide teams through design, development, and testing phases from simulation to live exercises

Nice to have

Experience scaling R&D efforts into multi-year programs
Background in space, maritime, or aerial platform autonomy
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle-in-the-loop testing
Experience in contested or defense environments