UAS Project Engineer: Field-Ready Aerial Systems

Firestorm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 123,000 - 171,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Unlimited PTO
Equity grants for new hires
Generous parental leave

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm based in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the development of unmanned aerial systems. This role involves managing technical maturity from concept to production, leading design reviews, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in related fields and have extensive experience in aerospace or defense. A competitive salary range of $123,000 to $171,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO and equity grants.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense engineering role.
  • Experience with aircraft platform development, integration, or flight system maturity.
  • Ability to obtain DoD security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage UAS systems' technical maturity from concept to production.
  • Lead design and program reviews.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Systems engineering methodologies
Communication
Organizational skills
Technical program execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks
MATLAB
Simulink

Job description

A leading defense technology firm based in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the development of unmanned aerial systems. This role involves managing technical maturity from concept to production, leading design reviews, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in related fields and have extensive experience in aerospace or defense. A competitive salary range of $123,000 to $171,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO and equity grants.
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