Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive technical leadership throughout the lifecycle of additive manufactured unmanned system development programs, from conceptualization to deployment and sustainment. Act as the technical authority for system architecture, design trade studies, integration strategies, and risk mitigation. Research and advocate for advancements in design principles focused on the additive manufacturing of UAS within the product portfolio. Lead engineering processes including requirements development, decomposition, verification, validation, and configuration management. Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams covering mechanical, electrical, software, controls, AI/ML, autonomy, communications, cybersecurity, and systems engineering. Develop and maintain technical roadmaps aligned with defense customer needs and evolving operational requirements. Ensure compliance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) standards, military specifications (MIL-STDs), airworthiness and safety certifications, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., Risk Management Framework), and export regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR). Direct the integration of autonomy, navigation, sensors, communications, propulsion, and payload systems into cohesive, mission-ready platforms. Lead major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR), ensuring readiness and maturity of the program at each phase. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks associated with reliability, survivability, resilience, and mission performance. Support proposal development, customer briefings, and strategic technical discussions with government and defense partners. Foster innovation in autonomy, AI-enabled decision-making, resilient communications, and human-machine collaboration. Mentor senior engineering personnel and establish best practices in additive manufacturing.
About the job
Aevexaerospace seeks a Chief Engineer for Additive Manufacturing Unmanned Aerial Systems to lead technical strategy and direction for unmanned platforms produced with additive manufacturing. This Tampa-based role spans the full lifecycle of unmanned systems, including air, ground, maritime, and multi-domain solutions.
Main responsibilities
- Direct technical leadership and oversight for additively manufactured unmanned systems.
- Guide system engineering efforts across various unmanned domains to support mission effectiveness and survivability.
- Ensure all systems comply with cybersecurity requirements and relevant defense standards.
- Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned platforms or product areas.
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams, aligning technical roadmaps with customer needs and specifications.
- Deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance systems within set budgets and timelines.
- Work closely with government stakeholders, program managers, operational teams, and executive leadership.
Location
This position is based in Tampa, Florida, United States.
About Aevexaerospace
Aevexaerospace is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, specializing in developing advanced unmanned systems that leverage cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies. We are committed to delivering high-performance, reliable, and secure unmanned solutions to meet the evolving needs of our defense and commercial clients.