Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Howell, MI

Reports To: Vice President of Flight Operations

Resolute ISR, Inc. is seeking a qualified Chief Technology Officer to join the team. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Translate and align Resolute ISR’s engineering organization’s activities with the company goals and strategic direction, as well as with the company’s corporate values in areas such as people, integrity, passion, and innovation.
• Develop and manage Resolute ISR’s technology and product roadmaps, interfacing with customers and other stakeholders to ensure that the organization is not only developing technologies for today but also with a clear direction and plan for tomorrow.
• Develop reliable technologies and systems on-time, within cost targets, using accepted state-of-the-art methodologies balancing the demands of functionality, quality, costs, and desired release dates.
• Maintain keen awareness of the trends and conditions in technology, products, and development tools relative to the needs of the company’s customers and businesses.
• Audit existing and establish new scalable development platforms and processes which meet current organizational requirements, anticipate future growth and complexity, and balance the need for predictability and creative license.
• Establish key indicators for competitive performance in completion of development projects and for rapid, realistic decisions on strategies, plans and projects.
• Interface with appropriate internal and external resources to ensure intellectual property is appropriately protected.
• Lead and scale product development teams from one (1) to 30 engineers.
• Inspire and mentor product development teams to deliver to customer agreed upon outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform at this level.
• A minimum of 10+ years relevant and related work experience with a minimum of 5 years successfully leading and directing engineering teams.
• Experience working in highly dynamic, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and innovative environments, required.
• Ability to bring proven experience across a broad range of software and engineering development methodologies.
• Develop highly scalable development teams.
• Advanced understanding of systems engineering, including mechanical, electrical and software engineering is a prerequisite.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, UAS, robotics fields, preferred.
• Experience in developing image processing, machine learning systems, and artificial intelligence.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 
• S. Citizen with a current passport.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employer participates in E-Verify.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Competitive wages – salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA):https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm 

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm