UAS/ALE Tech Lead — Sensors, Autonomy & Partnerships

Aviation & Missile Solutions

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 220,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Job summary

Aviation & Missile Solutions seeks a senior person to bridge business development and technical execution in UAS/ALE domains. The role focuses on developing technologies, building industry relations, sensor processing, autonomy, and datalinks, extending tech into mission-focused applications.

Experience in UAS/ALE programs within a PEO AVN or AvMC are a plus. This full-time office-based position requires a BS in a related field and 15+ years of experience, with 10% travel possible.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of experience post-grad in a relevant field.
  • US citizenship with Final TOP SECRET/SSBI clearance or eligibility.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop technologies and build industry relationships in UAS/ALE domains.
  • Lead team building and establish inroads into UAS/ALE programs and AVMC/PEO AVN。
  • Oversee sensor processing, autonomy, and datalinks integration.
  • Extend existing technology to adjacencies and mission-relevant applications.

Skills

MS Office
UAS/ALE experience
15+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Physics
Master's degree preferred
PhD a plus

Tools

UVC standard

Job description

Aviation & Missile Solutions seeks a senior person to bridge business development and technical execution in UAS/ALE domains. The role focuses on developing technologies, building industry relations, sensor processing, autonomy, and datalinks, extending tech into mission-focused applications.

Experience in UAS/ALE programs within a PEO AVN or AvMC are a plus. This full-time office-based position requires a BS in a related field and 15+ years of experience, with 10% travel possible.

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