Head of Engineering - USV
Job in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23450, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
Owen Daniels
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of Engineering – Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV)
Owen Daniels is partnered with a fast-growing, privately funded maritime technology innovator building autonomous and unmanned surface vessels for defense and commercial customers.
This is a rare, senior opportunity: acting as Design Authority for an unmanned surface vessel platform, building the engineering team, and shaping the technical direction of an advanced autonomous maritime system.
Job Summary- Own technical direction across all engineering for the US operating unit - design, development, testing, and delivery of unmanned surface vessel platforms.
- Act as Design Authority for USV programs and platform variants.
- Build, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and autonomy disciplines.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Represent the business as senior technical lead with customers, partners, suppliers, and government stakeholders on unmanned maritime programs.
- Deliver customer-driven capability enhancements for autonomous vessel systems.
- Oversee systems engineering - requirements, verification, validation, and technical reviews.
- Ensure robust configuration management and engineering change control.
- Develop engineering strategy and technology roadmaps for next-generation unmanned platforms.
- Ensure compliance with applicable US defense regulations and standards.
Desirable Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Naval Architecture, Systems Engineering, or related (Master's preferred).
- 10+ years of engineering experience across defense, maritime, aerospace, autonomous systems, or robotics.
- Prior experience in a technical leadership role with on unmanned maritime vessels
- Proven track record building and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience delivering complex defense or regulated engineering programs.
- Must have the legal right to work in the US and be able to complete applicable background checks.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short and long-term disability insurance and EAP.
- Strong commitment to professional development.
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