Overview

As the Director of Robotic C2 Systems & Compliance, you will architect, build, and scale the unified command-and-control platform that enables Deus X Defense to deliver mission-critical remote security operations. You will transform multiple COTS technologies—Alpha Z, DroneSense, VMS platforms, edge analytics—into a cohesive, reliable, single-pane-of-glass system that empowers our operators to act with speed, clarity, and precision.

This role is both highly technical and operationally strategic. You’ll write code, design architecture, manage contractors, and make smart build-vs-buy decisions in a resource-constrained startup environment. You’ll establish security and compliance frameworks that support early customer deployments while scaling toward full enterprise readiness. You’ll partner directly with field teams and customers to rapidly iterate, integrate, and deploy systems that work in the real world—not just on a whiteboard.

By embedding reliability, security, and disciplined technical rigor into how DXD operates, you’ll accelerate our ability to deploy autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic systems at scale—protecting what matters most and advancing our mission of creating a safer, freer world.

What You Do

C2 Platform Architecture & Development

• Architect and build the unified C2 platform integrating Alpha Z orchestration, VMS systems, autonomous robot and drone control software, and edge analytics into a single operational interface

• Personally write and review code for high-impact components, APIs, and integrations

• Make intentional technical debt decisions that balance speed and long-term scalability

• Build early MVP integrations that evolve as requirements change and customer needs mature

• Ensure platform reliability for mission-critical operations run by remote security teams

Build & Lead a Lean Technical Organization

• Recruit, manage, and mentor small, high-output contract engineering teams

• Create lightweight engineering processes that enable distributed teams to deliver consistently

• Make intelligent build-vs-buy decisions that maximize velocity and resources

• Scale engineering capacity through contractors, open-source tools, and strategic vendor partnerships

Security, Compliance & Network Reliability

• Design security architectures that meet critical infrastructure and operational safety requirements

• Build adaptive compliance frameworks that mature from MVP to enterprise-grade

• Implement secure communication protocols for BLoS and remote robotic operations

• Maintain the balance between mission speed, operational safety, and compliance readiness

Integration, Deployment & Customer Success Enablement

• Lead hands-on integration with partner platforms and customer environments, including internal hardware teams

• Work directly with early adopters to capture requirements and iterate fast

• Build deployment, onboarding, and support processes that empower field teams to operate independently

• Define measurable success metrics that ensure clarity of outcomes week-to-week

About You

Education & Experience

• 8–12+ years of technical leadership in operations, robotics, autonomy, drone systems, or real-time control environments

• Experience building and operating robotic operations centers, drone fleets, or autonomous monitoring systems

• 4–6+ years in startup or scale-up environments, navigating constraints, ambiguity, and rapid growth

Program Leadership & System-Level Thinking

• Proven ability to architect complex systems and integrate disparate technologies into reliable, cohesive workflows

• Experience developing SOPs, playbooks, and governance models for mission-critical systems

• Skilled at coordinating real-time operations across multiple autonomous systems, fleets, or distributed sites

Technical Depth & Operational Fluency

• Expertise in IoT devices, edge computing, real-time monitoring, VMS systems, or industrial automation

• Hands-on experience with drone fleet software (DroneDeploy, Aloft, FlyFreely, AirHub, etc.)

• Strong understanding of ROS, robotics operating systems, or autonomous navigation systems

• Knowledge of secure communications, SOC/GSOC environments, and critical infrastructure protection

Customer-Centric & Field-Oriented

• Comfortable deploying technology in operational environments and supporting distributed field teams

• Experienced in customer-facing technical roles with direct impact on satisfaction and performance

• Thrives in environments where rapid iteration, responsiveness, and clarity drive success

Culture & Integrity

• Mission-driven, resourceful, and highly accountable

• Excels in founder-led companies defined by urgency, innovation, and candor

• Operates with sound judgment, humility, and a commitment to protecting what matters most

Equal Opportunity Statement

Deus X Defense welcomes talented people from all backgrounds. We provide equal opportunity in every stage of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any status protected by law. We hire based on qualifications, merit, and mission impact.