Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.
About the role
Forterra is seeking a VP of Platform Integration responsible for driving the cross-functional team efforts across the entire product implementation lifecycle. This role demands a high level of expertise working with various technical teams involved in getting a product developed and released to production, with a particular emphasis on multi-disciplinary engineering due to the technical nature of the platforms involved. Professional experience with autonomous vehicle, automotive, or aerospace industries is essential.
What you"ll do
Manage several Platform Integration efforts and manage several Platform Integration Leads.
Ability to mentor, coach and grow new leaders.
Streamline the processes and roadmap across multiple platform integration programs.
Experience managing product development cycle from prototype to at least Low Rate Initial Production.
Manage the integration of the AutoDrive and peripheral products onto a variety of vehicle base platforms.
Strong coordination with contractors, OEM partners, testing groups, customer.
Strong collaboration with the AutoDrive hardware, software, and test teams.
Manage platform product roadmap.
Optimize teams execution to the level of maturity required at each stage in the product lifecycle.
Qualifications
Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry, automotive or aerospace industries.
Must have a strong background in hardware and software together.
Experienced working with real time computing applications.
Experience working with cross-functional groups (supply chain, production, field operations/support, hardware/software/mechanical/electrical/integration/test/safety engineers) throughout the entire product implementation life cycle to ensure that final products meet the requirements/objectives and the product can be effectively released to production and field support.
Experience communicating with suppliers, contract manufacturers, partners, and customers.
Understanding of safety-critical systems (e.g., MIL-STD-882, ISO-26262, DO-178).
Education & Experience
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in the field of Robotics, Computer Science, or Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
US Salary Range $200,000—$300,000 The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, Legal & ID protection plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process. Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment. The pay range for this role is: 200,000 - 300,000 USD per year(ARC)
