Principal Aerospace Engineer - Autonomous System

SRC; Town of Cicero (NY); Vor Ort; USD 115.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Retirement contribution

Tuition support

Competitive salary

Zusammenfassung

SRC, Inc. seeks a Principal Aerospace Engineer with an autonomous systems background to lead DoW programs. You will design, analyze, and integrate unmanned aerial systems, sensors, telemetry and ground control interfaces across multi‑discipline teams.

Requires TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and 10+ years in development. Albuquerque, NM location; salary range $115,000–$160,000 yearly; compensation includes PTO, retirement match and tuition support.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related aerial autonomous systems background engineering field
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (or eligible)
• Proficiency in flight mechanics and integration of autonomous sensors with MATLAB/STK or similar tools
• Experience supporting platform integration activities and aircraft-store compatibility
• Strong written and verbal communication for government stakeholders

Aufgaben

• Delivery systems development, weapon performance optimization, platform integration & trajectory analysis
• Design, develop, and evaluate autonomous systems and sensor/ground control integration
• Analyze aerial platform performance using modeling, simulation, and test data to improve range and reliability
• Ensure compatibility between sensors, communications systems and host aircraft
• Contribute to R&D and integration of new sensor technologies from concept to fielding

Kenntnisse

Flight mechanics

Autonomous sensors integration

MATLAB

STK

Platform integration experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

STK

Jobbeschreibung

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Aerospace Engineer (Autonomous Systems background). The selected candidate will fill upcoming position upon task being awarded. This opportunity supports the Department of War (DoW) in their efforts to identify and defeat hard deeply buried targets (HDBT). This position requires a strong technical foundation in unmanned aerial systems, position, navigation, timing & remote sensing; Telemetry/communications; remote/autonomous sensor development and deployment; autonomy for precision placement control networks, Integrate technology into end-to-end WMD/HDBT programs; transition strategies through Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). Strong ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary government, military and contractor teams.

What You'll Do

• Delivery systems development; weapon performance optimization; platform integration & trajectory analysis; penetrator design & materials
• Design, develop, and evaluate autonomous systems, including analysis of aerodynamic performance, operational environment, and system integration across multiple sensor and communications systems and ground control stations
• Assess aerial platform performance optimization studies, applying computational modeling, simulation tools, and empirical test data to improve range, accuracy, and reliability
• Perform platform integration to ensure compatibility between sensor, communications systems and host aircraft
• Contribute to the research, development, and integration of new sensor technologies, from concept development through prototype evaluation and fielding support

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related aerial autonomous systems background engineering field with 10 or more years ofdevelopment experience
• An Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (or be eligible at time of application)
• Proficiency in flight mechanics, integration of autonomous sensors including familiarity with industry-standard tools such as MATLAB, STK, or similar simulation environments
• Experience supporting platform integration activities, including aircraft-store compatibility, carriage and release analysis, or related systems engineering functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce and present technical deliverables to government stakeholders

Ways to Stand Out

• Experience with current, preoperational and developmental unmanned aerial programs within DoW,
• Familiarity with MIL-SPEC and STANAG standards applicable to aerial platforms, testing, and airworthiness certification
• Strong knowledge of electronic protect PNT capabilities and PNT protect tactics, techniques and procedures for aerial platform navigation and control
• Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering or a related field, or equivalent advanced technical training
• Experience working in an agile or IPT (Integrated Product Team) environment supporting rapid development and prototyping efforts and field testing

What Sets Us Apart?

SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve "impossible" problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible. When you join our team, you'll be a part of something truly meaningful - helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You'll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals - with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military - in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Albuquerque NM is estimated at $115,000 to $160,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.

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• Location Albuquerque, New Mexico; Syracuse, New York
• Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
• Experience Required 10+ Years
• Education Required Bachelors Degree
• Security Clearance Requirement TS/SCI
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