Chief Engineer

FLYTE® is a cutting-edge company based in Texas, United States, that specializes in the development of VTOL technologies and UAS aircraft for military and commercial markets. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions for critical intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ISR&T missions by utilizing patented rotor technology and a unique blend of design experience. At FLYTE®, we value creativity, innovation, and a deep understanding of our customers' needs to deliver top-notch unmanned systems and technologies.

We are currently looking for a Chief Engineer to join our team and lead the technical design, development, and testing of next-generation VTOL UAS. This role is crucial in overseeing the entire UAS development lifecycle - from initial design and prototyping to integration, testing, and final deployment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mission systems integration, AI-driven autonomy, hardware/software integration for autonomous aerial vehicles, as well as experience managing complex aerospace projects.

As the Chief Engineer at FLYTE®, your responsibilities will include spearheading all phases of UAS design and development, driving the integration of mission-critical payloads and ground control stations, leading the implementation of autonomous flight capabilities using AI technologies, collaborating with external partners to ensure subsystems meet stringent requirements, managing a high-performance technical team through complex design phases, and communicating progress effectively to stakeholders through technical briefings.

If you are ready to take FLYTE® on this incredible opportunity to lead the technical development of high technology UAS from design to deployment stages, we invite you to apply. Please note that due to project sensitivities, we can only consider applications from U.S Citizens with an active or ability to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance. Submit your CV today for a confidential conversation with a member of our FLYTE® team. This position is ideal for experienced engineers or professionals looking to take their career to new heights in the aerospace industry.

• Deep expertise in mission systems integration
• Experience in AI-driven autonomy for autonomous aerial vehicles
• Track record of managing complex aerospace projects
• Active or ability to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience with VTOL technologies

• Spearhead all phases of UAS design and development
• Drive the integration of mission-critical payloads
• Lead the implementation of autonomous flight capabilities
• Coordinate with key industry partners

• Mission systems integration
• AI-driven autonomy
• Technical team management
• Stakeholder communication
• Aerospace project management

Seniority Level: Executive Level

Job Functions: Engineering

• Design
• Development

Industries : Aerospace

• Technology
• Defense