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Chief Engineer, Autonomous Systems
metron
Reston, VAPosted Jul 20, 2026 · 20h ago
Full-timeExecutiveOn-siteDefense
About this role
Metron is seeking a Chief Engineer for Autonomous Maritime Systems to provide senior-level technical authority for the design, development, and deployment of advanced autonomous undersea vehicles. This role requires extensive experience in taking complex maritime autonomous systems from concept through production and operational deployment.
What we are looking for
6- Lead end-to-end engineering activities for autonomous maritime systems
- Ensure complex systems mature from prototype to production-ready platforms
- Direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Drive systems engineering rigor and MBSE practices
- Collaborate with government customers and industry partners
- Mentor engineering staff and foster a culture of innovation
Work authorization
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Requires a Public Trust security clearance.
