Lead Engineer, Embedded Software

What you'll do

• Develop and apply advanced software technologies for embedded controls and communication systems for aerospace products.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects and tasks from initial concept to final product.
• Document technology results through patent applications, technical reports, and professional publications.
• Identify and evaluate hardware solutions from external suppliers and engineering tool providers.
• Secure and manage external research funding from agencies like DARPA, DoD, and the NSF.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow technical talent across the robotics and autonomy research community.
• Drive multi-disciplinary efforts by integrating capabilities from materials, manufacturing, and AI disciplines.
• Translate external technological trends into long-range robotics and autonomy strategies for the business.

What we're looking for

• Ph.D. in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive research and technical leadership experience across autonomous systems, robotics, machine learning, and/or human-machine teaming.
• Demonstrated record of shaping and owning outcomes on a portfolio of R&D efforts, including business thesis framing and capital investment planning.
• Track record of moving robotics or autonomy technology from research into demonstration or deployment in a real operational setting.
• Demonstrated success securing external research funding from public or private sources such as NSF, DARPA, or DoD.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. and ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance and willingness to work out of an office in Niskayuna, NY.
• Authorized to work in the United States for this opening.