Heimdall Industries
Heimdall Industries is seeking a technical co-founder and CTO to own the full engineering and AI autonomy stack for our autonomous undersea platforms. You will lead everything from core AI architecture and edge deployment to real-time systems integration and fielded hardware. This is a true co-founder role with direct ownership over the technology that defines the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and own the complete AI autonomy stack (perception, planning, sensor fusion, swarm coordination, and comms-denied navigation)
- Lead hands-on development of edge AI systems, real-time software, and low-SWaP hardware integration
- Drive the full engineering lifecycle from early prototypes to operational platforms
- Make critical architectural decisions on AI, autonomy, energy management, and platform systems
- Build and mentor a high-caliber engineering team focused on AI and robotics
Qualifications
- Deep engineering experience building AI or autonomous systems (perception, planning, multi-agent coordination, or edge deployment)
- Proven track record shipping complex software + hardware products in resource-constrained environments
- Strong background in real-time systems, sensor fusion, or embedded AI
- Comfort leading technical architecture while writing code and debugging hardware in the early stages
- Ability to move fast between research ideas and production-grade systems
- Entrepreneurial mindset with startup or high-growth company experience preferred
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Bonus
- Experience with unmanned vehicles, maritime autonomy, acoustic systems, or edge AI in contested environments
Requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States
- No visa sponsorship
