Chief Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Chief Engineer (Robotics): Owning the architecture, system definition, and implementation of autonomous robotic defense systems with an accent on multidisciplinary coordination and full system lifecycles. Focus on transforming mission requirements into robust architectural solutions and overseeing integration from concept to field deployment.

Location: On-site in Morocco

Company

A next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems, recently valued at $1.4 billion following a $200M Series B.

What you will do

• Transform complex system requirements into scalable architectural solutions.
• Lead cross-functional design across mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, and ML teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and system-level simulations.
• Oversee system integration, prototyping, and validation to ensure performance targets are met.
• Drive design and architecture reviews to maintain consistency between requirements and testing.
• Implement processes to enhance requirements traceability and validation workflows.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in system engineering within robotics, aerospace, or defense sectors.
• MSc in Engineering (PhD is a plus).
• Proven experience leading full system lifecycles from concept to validation.
• Strong background in system architecture, requirements engineering, and trade-off analysis.
• Broad engineering knowledge encompassing mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work on-site in Morocco.

Nice to have

• Experience with UAS or defense systems.