Forterra

Manager

• Prepare manufacturing capacity to produce core hardware and high level assemblies at internal and external sites
• Lead and drive manufacturing development programs, defining scope, developing plans, managing schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
• Lead and drive technical, operational, and quality issues related to products often involving custom PCBA, semiconductor devices, enclosures and interfaces
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to ensure alignment and effective execution
• Interface between sourcing, hardware development, quality, and operations to resolve technical issues
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to keep programs on track
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels, including executive management
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, methodologies, and product quality
• Work with external manufacturing partners, managing their performance and ensuring alignment with Forterra's standards

New Product Introduction Manager

Mechanical Engineer

• Own the end-to-end mechanical design and integration of mission payloads into Forterra’s autonomy platform
• Design and package mechanical subsystems, including enclosures, mounts, thermal structures, and interfaces for ruggedized payload integration
• Create and manage detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and assemblies using SolidWorks, Creo, or similar tools
• Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analysis (FEA/CFD) to ensure performance under operational and environmental loads
• Integrate mission-critical payloads—such as sensors, optics, and RF systems—into vehicle platforms with attention to mechanical, thermal, and access constraints
• Lead mechanical integration for subsystems involving hydraulic and pneumatic components
• Drive rapid prototyping and iterative development using additive manufacturing and hands-on assembly
• Ensure manufacturability, maintainability, and compliance with MIL-STD-810 and other relevant standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with external vendors to define and validate mechanical interfaces and system requirements
• Support field integration, testing, and troubleshooting across lab, range, and operational environments
• Participate in test campaigns, user feedback sessions, and system sustainment efforts
• Work closely with cross-functional teams—including electrical, autonomy, and systems engineering—as well as with government stakeholders and external subsystem partners

Mechanical Engineer – Mission Modules

Engineer

• Conduct Demo Operations, ensuring system functionality in real-world scenarios.
• Adhere to Safety Standards and operational protocols to ensure secure deployments.
• Perform Hardware Troubleshooting and Software Troubleshooting to resolve technical issues.
• Execute calibration for system accuracy (sensor calibration: Lidar, Navigation, Encoder).
• Manage Run Site After Setup procedures, ensuring site readiness for operations.
• Support Data Collection and pulling data from various sources for analysis.
• Utilize JIRA for reporting and tracking general issues and bug tickets.
• Set up and troubleshoot communication devices and support network communications.
• Support Site Operations and manage remote operations for network communications.
• Perform software updates and conduct hardware upgrades, ensuring proper integration with existing systems.

Technical Engineer, Mission Support

Data Scientist

• Generate, standardize, update, and manage a library of technical data packages for every Forterra part across platforms
• Produce vector line art, product data sheets, provisioning and logistics data, sustainment bills of material, manufacturing and inspection procedures, depot-level repair procedures, and illustrated parts breakdowns
• Create technical data for configuration-managed parts including part specification, provisioning/shipping data, safety data sheets, HAZDECS, weights & dimensions, PHS&T data
• Create illustrations, diagrams and other visual media supporting each part and MIL-STD-40051 technical manuals
• Compile a company-searchable library on SharePoint and create exportable digital data files for each configuration-managed part
• Matrix into and support the Technical Publications team to create source data for Remove and Replace procedures, Fault Isolation procedures, and other technical manual source data
• Report to the Director of Sustainment Operations and support multiple internal functions with shifting priorities to meet urgent mission support or tight deadlines

Product Technical Data Manager

Full-stack Engineer

• Forterra is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to drive execution of advanced mission module development on autonomous ground systems. You’ll work at the intersection of autonomy, power, comms, and weapon systems to deliver payloads such as Counter-UAS, combat engineer, and other mission critical payloads capabilities.
• This is a deeply technical leadership role requiring system-level thinking, cross-functional coordination, and direct execution accountability. You will serve as the Mission Module technical owner, architect, and lead engineer—ensuring delivery of fieldable capabilities that integrate seamlessly with Forterra’s autonomy stack and platform architecture.
• Lead the technical development and integration of payloads (e.g., Counter-UAS, EW, ISR, kinetic) into Forterra’s vehicle platforms
• Lead technical execution across multiple engineering disciplines (software, electrical, mechanical, autonomy, systems, and systems integration)
• Manage and mitigate technical and programmatic risks through proactive design and schedule control
• Own the engineering schedule and ensure alignment with overall program milestones and delivery dates
• Collaborate directly with defense customers, partners, and vendors to align on technical solutions and delivery milestones
• Lead development and decomposition of system requirements and interface definitions for the program (Accountable but will have support from the broader org and dedicated resources within the division). Ensure compliance with program-specific standards including MIL-STD-882E, NIST 800-53, amongst others.
• Define, manage, and own the logical and physical system architecture for the specific program across software and hardware domains
• Operate with full accountability, even in the absence of direct authority or guidance. Resolve technical and organizational conflict across functions to maintain execution velocity.
• Drive creation and management of all required engineering artifacts: systems requirements, interface control documents, cyber compliance packages, safety analyses, etc.
• Conduct or supervise integration, verification, and validation of mission modules in lab and field environments.
• Travel: Moderate (up to 30%). Expect time in office, though flexible based on customer engagement, test campaigns, and platform bring-up travel.

Technical Lead – Mission Modules

Analyst

• Support the capture process across multiple federal opportunities, assisting in the development of win strategies, solution positioning, and customer engagement planning.
• Develop and maintain opportunity and capture documentation (e.g., opportunity trackers, capture plans).
• Lead the preparation of proposal responses to RFI, RFP , and BAAs, including writing and editing content, coordinating input from subject matter experts, and ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Manage proposal calendars and submission schedules, keeping internal stakeholders aligned and informed.
• Conduct research on government customers, competitors, and acquisition trends to inform capture and proposal strategies.
• Assist with formatting, proofreading, and final production of proposal submissions.
• Participate in after-action reviews and support continuous improvement of capture and proposal processes.

Capture and Proposal Analyst

• Be a key member of Forterra’s small, dynamic Contracts team.
• Take responsibility for significant, material subcontracting projects that will directly impact the company’s growth and execution.
• Drive subcontractor growth and performance by executing new agreements and managing existing ones.
• Use your expertise in FAR/DFARS and procurement law to help the Business Development, Proposal, and Engineering teams efficiently capture new subcontracts, grow existing ones, and set up opportunities for future work.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and government procurement offices.
• Provide day-to-day management of the subcontract lifecycle. Draft, issue, and manage RFP development, source selection, bid evaluations, negotiations, execution, performance monitoring, modifications, and close-out.
• Track milestone, deliverables, and invoicing, manage cost and schedule adherence, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Represent the procurement function across the business. Collaborate with legal, finance, engineers, executives, and external vendors to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth subcontract execution.
• Maintain thorough and organized records and documentation in compliance with audit and review requirements.

Subcontract Manager

Electrical Engineer

• Play a critical role ensuring that mission payloads interface reliably and safely with our autonomy stack, power systems, and tactical networks
• Design and integrate power distribution, communications, signal routing, and compute infrastructure for mission payloads, including kinetic effectors, RF systems, sensors, and fire-control modules
• Architect modular, standards-compliant interfaces using open frameworks like IOP, VICTORY, J1939, and ensure conformance with MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-882E
• Develop and validate electrical artifacts such as interface control documents (ICDs), wiring diagrams, and harness documentation
• Lead hands-on system integration, bring-up, and testing across lab and field environments, including EMI/EMC validation and battlefield failure mode protection
• Design and develop custom PCBs and electrical subsystems using Altium, including support for sensor and camera systems with common video transports (GMSL, FPD-Link, Ethernet video)
• Collaborate closely with autonomy, software, systems, and mechanical teams, government stakeholders, and third-party subsystem providers to align requirements and validate performance
• Provide ongoing troubleshooting, qualification, and user-centric support for fielded and production systems