Director of Advanced Development - Aerial Systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, prototyping, and flight validation of next-generation autonomous aerial platforms.
• Architect autonomy-native fixed-wing and/or VTOL platforms designed for collaborative autonomy and seamless integration with HavocOS.
• Drive the full lifecycle of development—from concept and architecture through prototype build cycles and first flight testing.
• Define airframe configurations optimized for autonomy missions and scalable production, balancing performance, manufacturability, and operational reliability.
• Ensure safe and effective progression through flight testing milestones and collaborate with autonomy, compute, and software teams for tight HavocOS integration.

Soft Skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Unlimited PTO
• Equity
• Remote Stipend
• Parental Leave
• Gym/Wellness

Culture