Technical Director, C5ISR & Counter-UAS Solutions

Advanced Technology Systems, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Technical Director to lead architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of Counter-UAS and border surveillance solutions. You will translate mission requirements into scalable, secure systems integrating radars, EO/IR sensors, communications, C2, AI/ML analytics, and cybersecurity.

The role reports to the VP of Engineering and requires hands‑on leadership across hardware/software domains, extensive system integration, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing and integrating complex defense, aerospace, C5ISR, surveillance, or mission‑critical systems.
• Proven experience leading integrated hardware/software solutions from concept through deployment.
• Strong background in systems engineering, integration and test, and requirements management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end system architecture and technical strategy across integrated hardware and software solutions.
• Translate customer and mission requirements into system designs, interfaces, and technical road maps.
• Direct system integration, verification, validation, testing, and field deployment activities.
• Provide hands‑on leadership across systems engineering, software, sensors, communications, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and integration teams.
• Resolve complex technical challenges involving interoperability, performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Support customer engagements, technical reviews, demonstrations, proposals, and new business pursuits.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation across surveillance and C5ISR solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integrated HW/SW

Leadership

Requirements management

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Technical Director to lead architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of Counter-UAS and border surveillance solutions. You will translate mission requirements into scalable, secure systems integrating radars, EO/IR sensors, communications, C2, AI/ML analytics, and cybersecurity.

The role reports to the VP of Engineering and requires hands‑on leadership across hardware/software domains, extensive system integration, and