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Metron

Chief Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Reston, VAmidAdded today

About this role

Metron seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead the technical vision for autonomous maritime systems, guiding multi-disciplinary teams through all development stages from concept to operational deployment. This role demands deep expertise across autonomy software, naval architecture, marine robotics, power systems, and systems engineering to deliver production-ready platforms meeting Navy standards.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end engineering lifecycle including concept development, requirements, design, integration, test, verification, and production transition
  • Ensure systems mature from prototype to production with focus on manufacturability, quality, maintainability, and Navy certification compliance
  • Direct multi-disciplinary teams spanning autonomy software, mechanical/electrical engineering, hydrodynamics, communications, and energy systems
  • Drive systems engineering rigor including requirements management, MBSE practices, baseline management, and architecture trade studies
  • Establish technical strategy and design verification practices aligned with demanding operational and safety requirements
  • Guide naval architecture, power systems, navigation, sensing, and cyber-resilient architecture decisions

What they're looking for

  • Autonomous maritime systems and undersea vehicle design
  • Naval architecture and hydrodynamics
  • Systems engineering and MBSE methodologies
  • Autonomy software development and integration
  • Power and energy systems for maritime platforms
  • Acoustic and RF communications design
  • Multi-disciplinary technical team leadership
  • Production transition and manufacturing processes
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Metron

Metron develops advanced software solutions and systems for national security challenges, including cloud-based planning platforms, autonomous robotics algorithms, and network infrastructure. The company is hiring Software Engineers, Network Engineers, and Autonomous Systems Software Engineers to build and maintain complex systems across multiple locations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience taking autonomous maritime systems from prototype through production and operational deployment—what were the key technical challenges?
  • How have you applied MBSE practices and requirements management in complex systems with multiple engineering disciplines?
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