Cognitive Systems Lead

What you'll do

• Own the cognitive subsystem architecture including navigation, control, vehicle management, communications, and protective systems.
• Drive GN&C design for inertial navigation, safe navigation systems, and actuation control software.
• Lead Vehicle Management System design for route planning and casualty monitoring.
• Own the communications architecture across BLOS, LOS, and acoustic domains.
• Define protective systems for vehicle survivability and interfaces with body, energy, and mission systems.
• Manage subsystem schedule and cost performance across prototype, LRIP, and FRP phases.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability in coordination with the Production team.
• Represent the cognitive subsystem in technical and customer meetings.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in GN&C, vehicle autonomy, or embedded systems for marine, aerospace, or robotic platforms.
• Experience taking navigation, control, or communications systems through full product development cycles.
• Demonstrated experience with navigation systems, control systems, or communications architectures.
• Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience with autonomous underwater or surface vehicles (preferred).
• Working knowledge of inertial navigation, GPS-denied navigation, or acoustic communications (preferred).