MORSE Corp
Deputy Chief Engineer - Autonomy
$110K–$200K
Cambridge, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- Minimum of 5 years in R&D focused on Autonomy, APNT, UAS, or other aerospace software.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads technical direction and program execution for developing and deploying autonomy and APNT solutions for unmanned aerial systems, from R&D through flight testing and fielding.
What you'll do
- Set technical direction and guide programs through R&D, flight testing, and fielding.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams developing autonomy, GNC, software, and systems integration capabilities.
- Manage program execution and stakeholder relationships, and pursue new business opportunities.
What they ask for
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a listed engineering or computer science field, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of R&D experience focused on Autonomy, APNT, UAS, or other aerospace software.
- Proven technical-team leadership and deep understanding of software development principles, methods, and tools.
Pay
$110,000 — $200,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Autonomy, APNT, UASs, GNC
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