Senior UAS Solutions Architect

PDW; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

On-site gym (Huntsville, AL & Denver,

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer to join our GTM team, bridging technical capabilities with customer mission needs. You will support AEs, lead technical demos, and tailor UAS solutions for DoD, law enforcement, international military, and commercial customers.

You will design, evaluate, and deliver high-quality UAS solutions, mentor junior engineers, and help manage RFIs/RFPs from pre-sales through deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience implementing, operating, and integrating unmanned systems (sUAS).
• Expertise in UAS roles including system design, payload integration, and flight operations.
• Familiarity with developing and implementing CONOPS for unmanned systems.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with proven operational experience.
• Advanced knowledge of UAS hardware, software integration, and payloads (LiDAR, cameras, sensors).
• Knowledge of FPV systems, configuration, integration, and real-time monitoring.
• Expertise in UAS Ground Control Software (QGC) and related platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills; able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs., work in physically demanding environments, and climb ladders.
• Valid driver's license, active passport, travel 50-75%; U.S. Secret security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of CONOPS to design and implement operational frameworks for UAS solutions.
• Collaborate with Account Executives to identify customer requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Lead technical demonstrations of unmanned systems, including UAS platforms, LiDAR, and photogrammetry tools.
• Conduct technical discovery to gather UAS-specific requirements and translate them into deliverables.
• Design and oversee scalable, efficient, and regulatory-compliant unmanned solutions.
• Develop responses to RFIs and RFPs demonstrating unmanned tech expertise.
• Manage field operations pre-deployment, execution, and post-deployment activities.
• Oversee airspace requests to ensure FAA Part 107 compliance.
• Evaluate emerging UAS technologies to expand PDW's solutions portfolio.
• Mentor Junior Solutions Engineers through hands-on training.

Skills

Unmanned systems

CONOPS development

UAS hardware integration

Flight operations

Q Ground Control

Project management

Customer-facing

Tools

Q Ground Control (QGC)

Job description

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer to join our GTM team, bridging technical capabilities with customer mission needs. You will support AEs, lead technical demos, and tailor UAS solutions for DoD, law enforcement, international military, and commercial customers.

You will design, evaluate, and deliver high-quality UAS solutions, mentor junior engineers, and help manage RFIs/RFPs from pre-sales through deployment.