C-UAS Systems Integration & Operational Analysis Lead

InvestedintheMission; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Lead C-UAS Systems Integration & Operational Analysis Engineer to lead integration of a next-generation missile system, coordinate across missile, launcher, C2, radar, sensors, and networks, and translate test data into actionable improvements.

The role requires deep systems engineering, quantitative analysis, test support, operational analysis, and effective communication with customers and warfighters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in C-UAS, missile defense, air defense, or complex defense-system environment.
• Experience integrating interceptors into command-and-control systems.
• Experience with DoD test ranges and live-fire/test events.
• Ability to analyze performance data and produce actionable recommendations.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Strong technical reporting and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of Next Generation C-UAS missile into command-and-control and battle-management systems.
• Coordinate end-to-end integration across interceptor, launcher, canister, C2, radar, sensors, and comms interfaces.
• Develop system-integration plans, interface requirements, verification methods, and test objectives.
• Coordinate with missile developers, launcher teams, C2 providers, sensor developers, government customers, testers, and operators.
• Support lab, ground, system-integration, flight, and live-fire testing at DoD facilities.
• Provide on-site engineering support at test ranges.
• Monitor test execution, evaluate performance, identify anomalies, and provide recommendations.
• Analyze engagement sequence from target detection to defeat.
• Evaluate C2 behavior, engagement logic, timing, and sensor-to-shooter connectivity.
• Develop test plans, data-management, reports, and final findings.
• Recommend improvements to performance, interfaces, software behavior, and tactics.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of system effectiveness against UAS threats.
• Analyze theater data to validate effectiveness in real environments.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to improve fielded C-UAS capabilities.
• Develop forensic reports reconstructing engagements and outcomes.
• Provide clear narrative findings and recommended actions to operators and leadership.
• Support site surveys for radars, launchers, and sensors.
• Suggest system placement based on terrain and threat.
• Develop analytical tools and visualizations using Python, MATLAB, Excel, etc.
• Apply optimization and operations research to performance and readiness.
• Brief findings to program leadership and customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish repeatable processes.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio

Python, MATLAB, Minitab

Communication skills

Travel willingness

US citizenship or clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/systems/engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB

Minitab

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Lead C-UAS Systems Integration & Operational Analysis Engineer to lead integration of a next-generation missile system, coordinate across missile, launcher, C2, radar, sensors, and networks, and translate test data into actionable improvements.

The role requires deep systems engineering, quantitative analysis, test support, operational analysis, and effective communication with customers and warfighters.