C-UAS Area Lead Engineer

Aviation & Missile Solutions

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC. (AMS) in Huntsville, AL seeks a C-UAS Area Lead Engineer to drive development of C-UAS technologies and lead teams and industry relations within the domain.

The role combines business development and technical execution, leveraging AMS’ technology suite for mission-focused solutions. Ideal candidates have 15+ years of career experience, a relevant engineering degree, and 5+ years in C-UAS systems.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industry experience in C-UAS systems, subsystems or software.
  • 15+ years of total relevant career experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new C-UAS technologies and solutions.
  • Lead team development and industry relations in C-UAS domains (sensors, processing, datalinks).
  • Leverage AMS technology to enter adjacencies and tailor to mission needs, including C-UAS program development.

Skills

C-UAS systems
15+ years total career experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics
Masters preferred
PhD preferred

Job description

  • Years of Experience : More Than 15 Years
  • Starting Date : Invalid Date
  • Salary : $
Job Description

Position Title: C-UAS Area Lead Engineer

Aviation & Missile Solutions, LLC. (AMS) is seeking a talented Counter-
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Area Lead Engineer to join our diverse team, in Huntsville, AL., to create unique solutions for complex problems. AMS provides responsive, cost-effective engineering and scientific solutions ranging from air and missile defense technologies, command and control, radar systems, seekers, modeling & simulation, and prototype hardware development and testing.

Position Description:

This is a dynamic position that spans both business development and technical execution concerns. The candidate will focus on:

  • Development of new C-UAS technologies
  • Team building and industry relations in the domain of C-UAS systems and subsystems, especially:
  • Sensors, sensor processing, effectors, and datalinks

The candidate will use their domain expertise and industry relationships to establish inroads into the C-UAS domain leveraging AMS’ suite of relevant technology. The candidate will also extend the existing technology into relevant adjacencies, customize it to mission relevant purposes, and develop new technology to complement our offerings for application to the C-UAS domains. Experience in the development of C-UAS Programs within a relevant PEO, or within AvMC as Government or Senior level contractor is a plus.

Location:

  • Position is full-time in the office
Experience and Skills

Basic Qualifications (required):

  • 5+ years of industry experience in C-UAS systems, subsystems or software required
  • 15+ years of total relevant career experience required
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related science or engineering discipline.

Preferred Skills/ Abilities:

  • 15+ years of defense industry experience post degree is preferred
  • Work experience as either Government or industry within a relevant PEO, or AvMC is preferred
  • Masters or PhD degrees in the subjects above is a plus
  • Experience with C-UAS sensors and sensor integration is a plus
  • Experience with C-UAS effectors is a plus
  • Experience with C-UAS software systems integration is a plus
  • Experience with relevant C2 architectures is a plus

Required Education and Experience:

  • Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related science or engineering discipline.
  • Masters in above subjects is preferred
  • PhD in above subjects is a plus.
  • 15+ years of experience post-grad in a relevant field.

Travel Requirements:

  • Must be able to travel up to 10% of the year.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Security Requirements:

  • Citizenship: Candidate must be a US only citizen.
  • Clearance level: possess (and be able to maintain) a Final TOP SECRET/SSBI Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final TOP SECRET Clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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