Director of Autonomy, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Director Of Autonomy

TSC is seeking a remote Director of Autonomy in Sierra Vista, AZ, Arlington, VA, or other possible on-site locations, to serve as the singular focal point for systems automation across all UAS Products and Service Solutions. This position is crucial to the success of the Product line's performance in the following areas : strategic, operational, tactical and financial. As a key leader in the Airborne ISR Division, this position is crucial to the overall return on investment for TSC's commitment to technological research and development for the AISR domain. This position will work closely with the Product Technical Leads, Program Managers, Operational End-Users, Business Developers, Operations Managers, and the Division Manager to maximize technology transfer to the market through continuous iterations of development, test, fielding, customer engagement, and sustainment of solutions. Travel up to 50% annually is required.

Anticipated day-to-day responsibilities to include :

• Serving as the lead singular focal point for automation across all UAS Products and Service offerings therefore required to translate information at both the technical level, and overall business use case, while leading and executing multiple parallel technological initiatives at any given time.
• Hiring, developing, supervising, managing and executing within a technical team focused on Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Automation spanning the entire system architecture for multiple Commercial Product Lines and Field Support : Onboard / Offboard Processing, Networked Data, Autopilots, User interfaces, Software, Firmware, Hardware, and more.
• Leads, manages or conducts various types of data analysis in support of time sensitive developmental or operational efforts, funneling documented results back into risk management and safety workflows for additional review, procedural or safety bulletins, product support and future technological development projects.
• Leads, manages, or supports the development, planning or execution for a variety of test related activities required for internal and customer driven projects, processes, or gate reviews.
• Key stakeholder cross functionally for the overall execution of experimental or learning experiences in the UAS HIL / SIL, commercial production, customer modification, ground and flight test.
• The ability to draft and submit required information to satisfy internal funding requests for IR&D funding.
• Supports the P&L's sustainment and development of high-value business partnerships or relationships enabling innovations to fuel increased UAS Product & Service sales.
• Actively reinforces accountability for technological innovations, product quality, and service offerings.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Experience

TSC Benefits : TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC : Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.