Production Engineer

Davita Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced technology is seeking a highly skilled Production Engineer to lead the development and optimization of cutting-edge CUAS technologies. This full-time role located in Huntsville, AL, demands extensive experience in systems engineering with a strong emphasis on quality, integration, and lifecycle management. Successful candidates will participate in rigorous compliance standards, cross-functional collaboration, and lead significant engineering processes, contributing to groundbreaking projects in defense and aerospace while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Professional development allotment

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Competitive time off policy

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in C-UAS, defense, aerospace, or complex systems engineering.
• Deep expertise in production, quality, systems engineering, system architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.
• DoD Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering processes, ensuring robust system architectures and seamless integration.
• Develop and refine requirements, specifications, and verification plans for CUAS technologies.
• Oversee manufacturing workflows and assembly while maintaining system integrity.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Integration

Quality Management

Production Optimization

Cybersecurity

Sensor Fusion

RF Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Overview

Production Engineer

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL / Redstone Arsenal

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Secret

Astrion is seeking a highly skilled Production and Systems Engineer SME to drive the development, integration, and optimization of advanced CUAS technologies. You will be responsible for end-to-end system design, ensuring manufacturability, operational reliability, and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in C-UAS, defense, aerospace, or complex systems engineering.
• Deep expertise in production, quality, systems engineering, system architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of sensor fusion, electronic warfare, and RF signal processing. (Preferred)
• Experience in hardware/software integration, cybersecurity, and data link communications. (Preferred)
• DoD Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance (preferred Active but dependent on role scope).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead systems engineering processes, ensuring robust system architectures and seamless integration.
• Develop and refine requirements, specifications, and verification plans for CUAS technologies.
• Oversee manufacturing workflows, assembly, and production optimization while maintaining system integrity.
• Implement model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies to enhance design and development. (Preferred)
• Manage trade studies, risk analysis, and performance validation to ensure optimal CUAS functionality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with S&T, software, hardware, and user teams.
• Conduct and Lead Failure Review Boards, failure mode analysis (FMEA), root-cause investigations, and system reliability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with DoD standards, MIL-SPECs, and aerospace regulations.
• Lead testing, integration, and validation efforts to ensure CUAS effectiveness in real-world scenarios.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries

• Continuing education assistance

• Professional development allotment

• Multiple healthcare benefits packages

• 401K with employer matching

• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.