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Deputy Chief Engineer - Autonomy

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Cambridge, MA, USA
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Lead technical vision and execution for autonomy and APNT solutions on unmanned aerial systems. Guide programs from research and development through flight testing and fielding, oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage schedules and budgets, support systems integration, engage customers and partners, and identify new business opportunities. Provide technical oversight while driving successful delivery of mission-critical aerospace software and systems.
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MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.  

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead our efforts in developing and deploying autonomy and APNT solutions for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs). This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer with a combination of technical expertise, program leadership experience, and the ability to interface with customers to drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Set the technical vision and direction for programs, collaborating with internal technical staff and external customers

  • Guide programs from R&D into flight testing and ultimately fielding

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams developing autonomy and GNC capabilities, embedded and full stack application, and systems integration

  • Manage program execution, ensuring schedule and budget adherence, and overseeing successful program delivery

  • Cultivate strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders, advocating for MORSE's technology and services

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expanding our portfolio and driving long-term growth

  • Provide technical oversight and guidance to program team members

Requirements:
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D with a focus on Autonomy, APNT, UAS or other aerospace software

  • Proven leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing high-performing technical teams

  • Deep understanding of software development principles, methods, and tools

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to absorb complex technical information quickly

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences


MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy. 

Compensation
$110,000—$200,000 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.

 

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