UAS and Counter UAS Software Engineer

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a UAS Software Engineer within the Rotorcraft Systems Engineering Simulation Center to develop and integrate aviation software components.

The role involves hands-on testing, demonstrations, and collaboration with customers, with requirements including a Master’s or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, and experience in UAS development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Science or Engineering with 2-4 years full-time experience.
• Ability to develop and integrate software for Aviation and Aerospace.
• Experience in UAS development, integration and operations.
• Computer programming languages for Aviation and Aerospace programs.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Science, or Aviation Management.

Responsibilities

• Engineer for UAS software development and integration of aviation components.
• Develop and maintain integration software and hardware.
• Maintain the configuration of integration software and hardware.
• Support program and technical interchange meetings.
• Support customer technical interchange meetings.
• Support hands on testing of UAS operations and software.
• Conduct demonstration for customers.

Skills

UAS development

Software integration

Software testing

Customer coordination

Education

Master's degree in Science/Engineering

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Science

Job description

Job no: 501725
Department: Rotorcraft Systems Engineering Simulation Center
Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Research - Engineering

Purpose of the Position:

UAS and Counter UAS Software Engineer provides software development and integration of aviation components.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Engineer for UAS Software development and integration of aviation components
• Develop and Maintain integration software and hardware
• Maintain the configuration of integration software and hardware
• Support program and technical interchange meetings
• Support customer technical interchange meetings
• Support hands on testing of UAS operations and software
• Conduct demonstration for customers

• Master's degree - preferably in Science, Engineering with 2 - 4 years full-time work experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
• Ability to develop and integrate software in the accomplishment of Aviation and Aerospace requirements
• Experience in UAS development, integration and operations
• Computer Programming Languages for Aviation and Aerospace programs
• U.S. citizenship required

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent years of experience in an Engineering, Scientific, or Aviation Management Field

Published Salary (if available):

$82,884 - $105,458

Advertised: Oct 16 2024 Central Daylight Time

Applications close:

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.