Autonomous Systems Technical Lead (Sr. Principal Systems Engineer)

V2X • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

V2X is seeking an Autonomous Systems Technical Lead with a passion for autonomous vehicle system integration and test to join our Systems Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN. This position involves creating advanced autonomous technologies as part of a fast moving, cross functional team. You’ll work closely with partners inside and outside the organization to design and deliver innovative solutions for autonomous vehicles in a variety of operational environments.

Requirements

• At least fifteen (15) years of related engineering experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Direct responsibility of unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) or autonomous systems design, development, integration, and testing.
• Demonstrated expertise developing requirements, performing system architecture, and leading hands-on test and integration activities for autonomous or robotics platforms.
• Experience implementing advanced autonomy algorithms, perception sensor integration (e.g., LIDAR, radar, computer vision), or drive-by-wire subsystems for military or commercial autonomous vehicles.
• Experience implementing and validating functional safety standards (ex. MIL-STD-882) and supporting cybersecurity risk assessments for vehicle autonomy.
• Previous experience as a Lead Systems Engineer, Verification Lead, Integrated Product Team Lead, and/or Product Owner.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders including leading both internal and customer design reviews.
• In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes.
• Direct experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC and/or USAF.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and AI integration in autonomous systems
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience using standard data languages and tools (C/C++, Python, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience working with digital data standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface (UAI), Radio Frequency (RF) communication, and ENET protocols.
• Experience working the front end of the business, creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, technical volumes, proposals, cost, and schedule estimates.
• Project management experience including cost, schedule, supplier management, risk, and opportunity assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and programmatic leadership throughout the development life cycle, from concept development, requirements definition, functional analysis, design review support, system implementation, integration, verification, and validation.
• Works within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), where strong communication and team building skills are critical to success.
• Takes ownership of the engineering scope within the program and drives the necessary tasks to ultimately ensure the cross-function team meets the technical requirements.
• Leads all systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities across the program.
• Plans, executes and leads integration, verification and validation tasks and cross-product activities across the program.
• Leads Trade Studies, performs Risk and Opportunity analyses, and tracks and mitigates risks.
• Mentors engineers of all grade levels.
• Manages suppliers and oversees the development of subsystems and components.
• Leads the development, integration and test of military avionics systems or similarly complex systems.
• Provides leadership, technical direction, and guidance to large multi-discipline teams.

Benefits

• Deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities
• Fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
• Ensuring all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity
• Recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills
• Leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior