Hardware Platform Technical Leader

Vantor•Westminster, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Project Darwin combines Vantor’s Precision 3D mapping technology with proprietary hardware to dramatically increase resistance to electronic warfare while maintaining the accuracy of navigation offered by Vantor’s basemaps. Project Darwin aims to establish a true startup-like environment with a competitive compensation package while offering rapid build capability through Vantor’s Tensorglobe platform as well as direct access to Vantor’s extensive network of customers.

Requirements

Hands-on expertise in autonomous drone hardware design and implementation as a tech lead
Extensive knowledge of EW resistant RF design
Knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric encryption and RF transmission
Extensive familiarity with common drone HW/SW operating platforms such a Ardupilot and PX4
US Citizen required

Nice To Haves

Prior startup or “bootstrap” projects in this domain preferred
ability to hold clearance desirable

Responsibilities

System design, architecture and tradeoffs.
Involved in all aspects of conceptualizing the design, and turning it into physical reality
Interviewing junior candidates, selecting and forming the team
Design implementation, testing, production rollout
Direct engagement with key customers
Working closely with the software lead to launch initial prototypes with challenging timelines and rapid execution