UAS Area Lead Engineer

Aviation & Missile Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

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

This is an exciting position that spans both business development and technical execution concerns. The candidate will focus on:

• the development of technologies
• team building and industry relations in the domain of Uncrewed Aerial Systems and Air Launched Effects (ALEs) subsystems especially sensors
• sensor processing
• autonomy
• datalinks

The candidate will use their domain expertise and industry relationships to establish inroads into the UAS and ALE domain leveraging AMS’ suite of relevant technology. The candidate will also extend the existing technology into relevant adjacencies, customize it to mission relevant purposes, and develop new technology to complement our offerings for application to the UAS and ALE domains. Experience in the development of UAS and/or ALE Programs within a relevant PEO, or within AvMC as Government or Senior level contractor is a plus.

Location:

• Position is full-time in the office

Experience and Skills

Basic Qualifications (required):

• Fluent in Microsoft Office Toolset
• 10+ years of industry experience in UAS or ALE systems, subsystems or software required
• 15+ years of total relevant career experience required

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• 15+ years of defense industry experience post degree is preferred
• Work experience as either Government or industry within PEO AVN or AvMC is a plus
• Experience with UAS or ALE sensors and sensor integration is a plus
• Experience with the Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC) standard is a plus
• Experience with UAS or ALE software systems integration is a plus
• Experience with UAS open standards and interoperability profiles (IOPs) is a plus.

Required Education and Experience:

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related science or engineering discipline.
• Masters in above subjects is preferred
• PhD in above subjects is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience post-grad in a relevant field.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the year.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Security Requirements:

• Citizenship: Candidate must be a US only citizen.
• Clearance level: possess (and be able to maintain) a Final TOP SECRET/SSBI Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final TOP SECRET Clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.