Autonomous Systems Technical Lead (Sr. Principal Systems Engineer)

About the role

V2X is seeking an Autonomous Systems Technical Lead 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.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced autonomous technologies as part of a cross-functional team.
• Work closely with partners inside and outside the organization to design and deliver innovative solutions for autonomous vehicles in various operational environments.
• Provide 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.
• Lead all systems engineering tasks and cross-product activities across the program.
• Manage suppliers and oversee the development of subsystems and components.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including leading both internal and customer design reviews.
• Lead the development, integration, and test of military avionics systems or similarly complex systems.
• Mentor engineers of all grade levels.
• Plan, execute, and lead integration, verification, and validation tasks and cross-product activities across the program.

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 (e.g., 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.
• Experience managing suppliers and overseeing the development of subsystems and components.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of the System Engineering Lifecycle and processes.
• Previous experience working with government customers including the US Army, US Navy, USMC, and/or USAF.
• Experience planning, executing, and leading integration, verification, and validation tasks and cross-product activities across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.

Skills

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and AI integration in autonomous systems.
• Experience with Agile development.
• Ability to use 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.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.