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Leads the design, development, integration, verification, and flight-test delivery of machine learning and autonomy capabilities for uncrewed aircraft. Responsibilities include perception, tracking, sensor fusion, planning, mission execution, model deployment, real-time C++ and Python software, simulation, testing, troubleshooting, and cross-functional system integration. Provides technical leadership and mentorship without direct personnel management. Requires on-site aircraft integration and field-test support in Bingen, Washington.

Develops and deploys machine learning and autonomy capabilities for uncrewed aircraft systems. Responsibilities include perception, tracking, sensor fusion, planning, mission-level decision-making, aircraft and flight-control integration, real-time C++ and Python development, simulation, testing, and flight-test support. The role collaborates with platform, avionics, flight-test, and aircraft engineering teams to deliver reliable autonomy software on embedded and NVIDIA GPU platforms.

Supports architecture, requirements definition, system modeling, trade studies, integration, verification, validation, and flight testing for hydrogen-powered UAS platforms. The role collaborates across engineering, product, and business development teams; performs risk, hazard, and failure analysis; supports airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance; develops requirements processes; participates in technical reviews; and mentors junior engineers. Periodic travel to customer, testing, demonstration, and field locations is required.

Leads technical project management for unmanned aircraft systems programs across airframe, propulsion, avionics, software, and payload teams. Owns integrated schedules, work breakdown structures, technical risks, budgets, configuration control, design reviews, and engineering process improvements. Coordinates with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, customers, and flight operations to deliver hardware and software from concept through flight testing and production while supporting aerospace compliance and regulatory requirements.

Leads manufacturing engineering and new product introduction activities, bridging design and production. Develops and optimizes assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and documentation; supports hands-on builds, troubleshooting, training, quality improvement, and shop-floor production. Applies DFM, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, PFMEA, and root-cause analysis while collaborating cross-functionally to improve manufacturability, efficiency, safety, traceability, and scalability.

Leads end-to-end government and commercial proposal development, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, BAAs, and OTAs. Coordinates Business Development, Capture, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, and Program Management; owns schedules, compliance matrices, proposal content, color team reviews, production, and submission. Manages OTA-specific requirements, templates, repositories, executive reporting, lessons learned, and process improvements. Requires occasional travel and extended hours during proposal deadlines.

Design, program, and commission PLC and HMI controls for hydrogen generation, storage, compression, and dispensing systems. Develop electrical schematics, enclosure layouts, power distribution, safety circuits, sensor and actuator integrations, and system documentation. Collaborate with mechanical, test, fuel cell, and production teams on validation, troubleshooting, field deployment, supplier evaluation, and root-cause analysis. The role requires hands-on work with high-pressure hydrogen systems, compressed gases, and fuel-cell hardware in laboratory, production, and customer environments.

Lead and execute end-to-end capture for DoD and Federal Civilian pursuits, design a right-sized Shipley-based capture process, mentor BD staff, build capture toolkit and metrics, drive go/no-go decisions, forge partner relationships, support proposals and pricing, and hire/scale a capture team while representing capture in executive and board-level reviews.

Develop and execute procurement strategies for materials, components, and services; source and qualify domestic and international suppliers; lead RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management; coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to support NPI and production ramp-ups; mitigate supply risks, track procurement KPIs, and drive cost reduction and process improvements.

Perform CFD and analytical aerodynamic analysis for UAS, develop aerodynamic databases and 6-DOF inputs, define and verify aerodynamic requirements, support wind tunnel and flight test activities, collaborate with propulsion/structures/controls for aero-integration, run configuration trade studies, and produce technical reports and design review input to ensure vehicle performance, stability, and control throughout the design lifecycle.