Counter UAS - Lead Engineer

Advanced Technology Systems Company; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) seeks a Counter UAS – Lead Engineer to head the technical efforts on Gilbert, AZ programs. You will oversee end-to-end engineering activities supporting counter-UAS initiatives, spanning architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of sensing and countermeasures.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Software, Aero, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering, ensuring alignment with program objectives and DoD security requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or current clearance preferred).

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Define and drive RF/Electrical system architectures and rapid prototyping efforts.
• Technology Integration: Integrate COTS and custom component sensors (radars, EO/IR, active/passive RF, acoustic sensors).
• Testing & Evaluation: Plan and execute field assessments, write test plans, analyze data to evaluate performance of layered cUAS defenses.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Oversee multidisciplinary teams (Software, Aero, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering) and coordinate with program managers and customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent

DoD Secret clearance

RF systems

UAS/UAV development

Hardware development

Simulation environments

Job description

Counter UAS – Lead Engineer

Location: Gilbert, AZ

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Counter UAS – Lead Engineer to lead the technical efforts on our Counter UAS programs and initiatives in Gilbert, AZ. This leader will oversee end‑to‑end technical/engineering aspects of executing innovation and developmental efforts supporting Counter UAS programs and initiatives. The Counter UAS-Lead Engineer leads the development, testing, and deployment of systems designed to detect, track, identify, and mitigate unmanned aerial threats. The position plays a key leadership role on a multidisciplinary Counter UAS team with responsibility to evaluate multi-sensor modalities, counter‑measures, providing technical authority to bridge engineering teams with operational stakeholders for national security. Working cross-functionally with Program Management, Operations, Business Development, and Engineering Leadership, this leader ensures alignment between Counter UAS Engineering efforts and ATSC’s programmatic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Define and drive RF/Electrical system architectures and rapid prototyping efforts. Ensure modularity and compliance with open architecture standards.
• Technology Integration: Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom component sensors—including radars, EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared), active/passive RF, and acoustic sensors.
• Testing & Evaluation: Plan and execute field assessments, write test plans, and analyze data to evaluate the performance of layered cUAS defenses.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Oversee multidisciplinary teams (Software, Aero, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering) and coordinate with program managers and customers.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of RF systems (radars, jammers, High Power Microwave) and UAV/UAS flight vehicle development. Experience in rapid hardware development and simulation environments.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or current clearance preferred).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work performed primarily in an office environment.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs, use hands for computer input, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

ATSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Advance Technology Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.