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Leads systems engineering for autonomous defense systems, translating mission and customer needs into requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification strategies. Collaborates across autonomy, software, avionics, hardware, and testing teams; develops C++ and Python tools and prototypes; investigates system behavior using simulation, logs, telemetry, and engineering data; and supports integration across software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, ground, and flight testing.

Designs, builds, secures, and operates software delivery infrastructure for autonomous defense systems. Develops CI/CD pipelines, integrates automated security controls, manages cloud and on-premises environments, and applies UK MOD/NATO Secure by Design, cyber risk management, and security assurance principles. Collaborates with software, autonomy, systems, integration, cybersecurity, and test engineering teams to deliver reliable software across classified and operational environments.

Lead talent sourcing across EU markets for specialized aerospace, AI, autonomy, hardware, software, manufacturing, and corporate roles. Build market maps, competitive intelligence, proactive pipelines, and passive-candidate relationships. Partner with recruiters and hiring leaders, adapt strategies to regional talent dynamics, and use AI tools, sourcing platforms, analytics, and workflow automation to improve recruiting efficiency and outcomes. Coach stakeholders on EU sourcing practices and continuously optimize engagement and conversion strategies.

Lead program finance for a high-growth defense business unit: build and maintain financial models, analyze program financials, support EVM and EAC, partner with program management and engineering, drive month/quarter close, enable budgeting/forecasting and process automation, and present insights to senior leadership to support strategic decisions.

Develop, integrate, debug, and test autonomy software across unmanned aircraft and autonomous systems. Responsibilities include C++ and Python development, hardware and software integration, simulation, flight testing, telemetry analysis, Ground Control Station support, field demonstrations, troubleshooting, and operational deployment activities in Ukraine. The role collaborates across autonomy, systems, hardware, and flight-test teams in dynamic field environments.

Leads development of high-performance C++ software, real-time and distributed simulation systems, and complex software and hardware integrations. Architects scalable systems-of-systems solutions, establishes technical standards, mentors engineers, and leads projects with 10 or more contributors. Responsibilities include debugging, optimization, agile development, continuous integration, test-driven development, task decomposition, and collaboration across teams.

Deploys, integrates, maintains, and develops AI training factory components in isolated environments. Responsibilities include integrating tooling onto hardware, managing software updates and configuration across environments, ensuring platform reliability, coordinating with autonomy teams, troubleshooting distributed systems, and developing automation. The role requires cloud, Kubernetes, Linux networking, C++ or Python application support, and onsite availability in London.

Leads engineering teams developing and deploying autonomy solutions for unmanned weapon systems. Owns system architecture, technical objectives, engineering decisions, risk mitigation, product quality, technical requirements, system documentation, and software delivery. Provides technical oversight for internal R&D and defense contracts, supports customer-facing engineering leadership, contributes to government proposals, and manages teams of 6–20 engineers.

Provide technical expertise to customers deploying and integrating Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software. Develop autonomy applications, deploy AI infrastructure at customer sites, train and support customers, debug API integrations, collaborate with product/engineering, create documentation and training materials, and assist sales. Travel to customer sites (~30%).

Lead government affairs and public policy for the UK, Nordics, and Benelux. Build and manage relationships with defence and regulatory stakeholders, monitor policy and procurement, advise senior leaders, support market-entry and capture efforts, prepare briefings and position papers, and coordinate public consultations, trade association engagement, and risk management related to export controls and defence procurement.