Director of Autonomy and AI Engineering

7 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Apera Full time

About the Role:

Apera is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Autonomy to lead our AI and Autonomy product development team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the technical direction and execution of our core AI & Autonomy product.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of autonomy and AI engineers in developing and maintaining the architecture and software components of the product.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and deployment.
  • Manage competing business priorities and technical needs to create high-quality engineering plans and deliver capabilities on time within budget.
  • Review customer requirements and decompose them into systems/engineering requirements.
  • Hire and develop top talent to meet business objectives.
  • Foster a high-performance culture through mentorship and effective team management.

Requirements:

  • MS in Computer Science, Autonomy, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 12+ years of total industry experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in building and leading engineering teams.
  • 3+ years of experience in building and leading a team of teams for mid-sized teams of 25-50 people.
  • Proven track record of successful product launches in Autonomy/AI/Robotics as a manager.
  • Strong expertise in autonomy and C++ software development.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Autonomy, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Domain expertise in unmanned aerial vehicle systems/autonomous vehicles.
  • Familiarity with multi-agent systems/swarming, computer vision, and sensor integration.


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