Hardware Platform Technical Leader

Overview As Hardware Platform Technical Leader for Project Darwin, you will shape the architecture and realization of autonomous drone hardware with EW-resistant RF capabilities. You’ll lead design, testing, and production rollout while guiding a growing team and engaging key customers. This role blends hands-on engineering with startup-style execution and close collaboration with software and hardware stakeholders. You’ll contribute to a mission-driven, fast-paced environment that aims to advance precision mapping and secure navigation. Join a team building the next generation of resilient drone systems. Compensation / Benefits401(k) with company matchmental health resourcesstudent loan repayment assistanceadoption reimbursementpet insuranceincentive eligibility ResponsibilitiesSystem design, architecture and tradeoffs for the projectInterviewing and forming the engineering teamDesign implementation, testing, and production rolloutDirect engagement with key customersCollaborate with the software lead to launch prototypes under tight timelines Key requirementsHands-on expertise in autonomous drone hardware design as a tech leadExtensive knowledge of EW-resistant RF designKnowledge of symmetric and asymmetric encryption and RF transmissionFamiliarity with ArduPilot and PX4 platformsStartup/bootstrap project experience preferredUS citizen required; ability to hold clearance desirableWillingness to relocate to the Denver arealeadership and team-buildingcustomer engagementcross-functional collaborationautonomous drone hardware designEW-resistant RF designencryption and RF transmission