Senior UAS Systems Integration Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 165,700 - 254,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking a Robotics/UAS Project Engineer to lead the integration of cutting-edge UAS systems with mission-critical components. In this role, you will apply your advanced technical expertise to solve complex challenges, ensuring interoperability across hardware, software, and mission systems.

The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, mentoring junior engineers and leading innovative projects. This role demands a strong educational background in Robotics or Aerospace Engineering and extensive UAS integration experience.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in UAS system integration.
• Demonstrated advanced engineering principles for unmanned system integration.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead integration of UAS platforms with mission-critical subsystems.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex technical problems.
• Oversee the development and integration of advanced mission payloads.

Skills

UAS system integration

Robotics

Mechatronics

Navigation and control algorithms

Technical leadership

AI/ML modules integration

Modeling and simulation

Embedded systems

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ROS/ROS2

PX4

ArduPilot

Job description

Cessna Aircraft Company in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking a Robotics/UAS Project Engineer to lead the integration of cutting-edge UAS systems with mission-critical components. In this role, you will apply your advanced technical expertise to solve complex challenges, ensuring interoperability across hardware, software, and mission systems.

The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, mentoring junior engineers and leading innovative projects. This role demands a strong educational background in Robotics or Aerospace Engineering and extensive UAS integration experience.