Head of Hardware Engineering

Who We Are

Modalic builds unmanned swarm platforms, autonomy software, and spatial AI engines. We deploy the latest research in precision sensing for reality capture using purpose-built sensing platforms.

Modalic was founded by experts in autonomy, UAVs, computer vision, and multi-domain intelligence. Our team rapidly delivers critical technology to our national security users. We forge this network of unmanned systems to enable real-time end-to-end acquisition of intelligence and deployment of end-effects for the US and our Allies.

What You Will Be Doing

As an early Modalic employee and a member of the Leadership team, you will get to help decide the direction of our future. We are looking for a Head of Hardware Engineering that will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead the technical execution of new UAV systems design, fabrication, test and productization.
• Establish a center of excellence in UAV design that includes a library of standards, allowables, and tool sets to build upon.
• Work with senior leadership to recruit and mentor a team of subject matter experts and communicate vision to them.
• Lead the hardware design of the system and subsystems including requirements development, subsystem trades and optimization.
• Lead fabrication and assembly of complex UAV systems.
• Lead the long term functional engineering team development roadmap to ensure we have the skillsets, capabilities and workflows to enable successful execution of current and future programs.
• Own the development and success of new technologies in all phases of technical maturation.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Own the overall model/drawing/documentation package required for initial build and effective production transition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality UAV solutions.
• Actively participate in senior leadership planning and company-level decisions.
• Keep up to date on the latest advancements in UAV design, hardware subsystem suppliers, and manufacturing techniques.
• Fly hardware systems you have designed, built, and will deliver to customers.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding and previous hardware systems leadership of group 3 UAVs and/or group 1 quadcopters.
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts behind hardware systems design.
• Experience creating teams and focusing them around a common vision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience leading hardware engineering from concept through test and delivery in a related field.
  
  

ITAR Requirement

In compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity Commitment

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.