Forterra is seeking a Technical Lead to drive the execution of advanced mission module development on autonomous ground systems, integrating various payloads to protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in systems integration, robotics, embedded systems, or defense payloads
- Demonstrated experience owning cross-functional systems from architecture through deployment
- Familiarity with MIL standards, safety-critical systems, and software/hardware integration best practices
- Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional engineering teams in high-stakes environments
- Experience working on robotics and autonomous systems for Department of Defense applications
- Experience integrating weapon systems, sensors, or comms into autonomous platforms.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 and joint services safety guidance (e.g., JSSSEH)
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development and integration of payloads (e.g., Counter-UAS, EW, ISR, kinetic) into Forterra’s vehicle platforms
- Lead technical execution across multiple engineering disciplines (software, electrical, mechanical, autonomy, systems, and systems integration)
- Manage and mitigate technical and programmatic risks through proactive design and schedule control
- Own the engineering schedule and ensure alignment with overall program milestones and delivery dates
- Lead development and decomposition of system requirements and interface definitions for the program
- Define, manage, and own the logical and physical system architecture for the specific program across software and hardware domains
- Conduct or supervise integration, verification, and validation of mission modules in lab and field environments.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
- U.S. Persons and ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Moderate (up to 30%) travel.
- Operate with full accountability, even in the absence of direct authority or guidance.
- Resolve technical and organizational conflict across functions to maintain execution velocity.
