Research Associate V, S1

UAH College of Business; Alabama; On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UAH College of Business in Alabama is seeking a Research Associate to support UAS general development, including digital defense techniques and security.

Duties include engineering for UAS development, AI/ML software integration with hardware, software/hardware configuration, hands-on testing, and participating in program meetings. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 5.5–6 years of full-time work, and proficiency in C++, Python, and Java.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5.5–6 years of full-time work experience.
• Programming languages for aviation and aerospace programs.
• C++, Python, Java proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Engineer for UAS general development, including digital defense techniques and security
• Develop and maintain integration of UAS AI/ML software and supporting hardware
• Maintain the configuration of integration software and hardware
• Support hands-on testing updates for UAS operations and software functions
• Support program and technical interchange meetings

Skills

C++

Python

Java

AI/ML integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job no: 504295

Department: Rotorcraft Systems Engineering Simulation Center

Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt

Location: Alabama

Categories: Research - Engineering

Purpose Of The Position

The Research Associate provides support for UAS general development, including digital defense techniques and security.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as an Engineer for UAS general development, including digital defense techniques and security
• Develop and maintain integration of UAS AI/ML software and supporting hardware
• Maintain the configuration of integration software and hardware
• Support hands-on testing updates for UAS operations and software functions
• Support program and technical interchange meetings

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 66 - 72 months (5.5 - 6 years) of full-time work experience.
• Computer Programming Languages for Aviation and Aerospace programs
• C++, Python, Java
• Ability to develop and integrate AI/ML software into supporting hardware for the

Accomplishment of Aviation and Aerospace requirements

• Experience working within an Academic Environment at UAH
• US Citizenship Required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience or Masters Degree in a computer engineering, scientific, or aviation management field
• Strong interest in computational geometry
• Ability to think logically in the algorthimic development for computational statistical analysis

Published Salary (if Available)

$70,500 - $74,809

Advertised

Aug 20 2026 Central Daylight Time