Engineering Manager, Autonomy & Robotics

Beacon AI (Headquarters: San Carlos, CA)

Aviation Aerospace AI Real-time Safety Defense Commercial Aviation Cockpit Tech Flight Deck Autonomy Robotics Management Engineering Manager Leadership AI/ML AI Engineer Management Robotics

Company: Beacon AI (beaconai.co) is building the cockpit tech of the future - an R2-D2 for pilots using intelligent, real-time technology to make aviation safer, more efficient, and accessible for commercial and defense sectors. Backed by leading VCs and fueled by new contracts, we are expanding our mission-driven team.

Role: We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Autonomy & Robotics team in San Carlos, CA (Hybrid). You will guide a talented team building the core intelligence of our flight deck technology.

Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and mentor a team of engineers working on autonomy and robotics. Oversee the development lifecycle from concept to deployment. Collaborate with product management and other engineering teams to define roadmaps and deliver features. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Ensure the team meets technical and product goals related to aviation safety and efficiency.

Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience leading engineering teams, preferably in robotics, autonomy, or AI/ML domains. Strong technical background in relevant areas (e.g., C++, Python, ROS, autonomous systems). Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Experience in agile development methodologies. Passion for aviation, safety, and building high-performing teams.

Ideal Candidate: An experienced leader excited to guide a team pushing the envelope in aviation tech, loves tackling challenging problems, and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Apply: Apply directly at https://beaconai.co/careers and mention you found this post on HN.