Senior UAS Payload Integration Engineer

Edge Autonomy; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disabillt

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an Integration Engineer to support payload systems integration on Group 2/3 UAS platforms. The role is hands-on, requiring collaboration with customers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure readiness for fielding.

You will implement hardware/software integration, develop test plans, run tests, and troubleshoot system-level issues while ensuring compatibility with aircraft performance and mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in payload integration for aerospace or UAS platforms.
• Experience with ground control systems, C2 software and data link integration.
• Hands-on experience in UAS, ISR systems, or defense-related payloads.
• Experience in ground and flight testing, including test plan development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payload integration, including airborne and ground control system components.
• Integrate avionics, mission payloads, flight controllers, and embedded subsystems while meeting reliability and safety standards.
• Develop test procedures and conduct ground and flight testing to validate payload functionality and performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot tactical and airborne networks, including RF links and embedded communications systems.
• Diagnose electromechanical, avionics, and embedded software issues in lab and field environments.
• Translate mission requirements into technical specifications and develop software tools for automation.
• Create and maintain documentation including integration guides, test reports, user manuals and troubleshooting materials.
• Support demonstrations and resolve integration challenges with customers and partners.

Skills

Payload integration

Ground control systems

Analytical troubleshooting

Collaboration with teams

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Python

Bash

Shell

C/C++

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an Integration Engineer to support payload systems integration on Group 2/3 UAS platforms. The role is hands-on, requiring collaboration with customers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure readiness for fielding.

You will implement hardware/software integration, develop test plans, run tests, and troubleshoot system-level issues while ensuring compatibility with aircraft performance and mission requirements.