UAV Aerospace Engineer (Senior)

SRC Inc; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC Inc is seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer with extensive experience in UAV systems and a strong background in scientific and technical analysis. The role involves critical responsibilities in evaluating UAV subsystems for defense applications and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. A bachelor's degree in engineering with at least ten years of experience is essential, while a master's degree is preferred. The candidate will join a dedicated team committed to solving complex R&D challenges in defense and intelligence.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Retirement contributions

Tuition support

Qualifications

• Active TS / SCI clearance required.
• 10 years of related experience in UAV systems and subsystems.
• Experience with unclassified and classified UAV performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform all-source scientific and technical engineering analysis on UAV systems.
• Document UAV data in databases and published formats.
• Provide written assessments meeting applicable standards.

Skills

Communication

Research

UAV Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, computer, or electrical engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAVANT / KPS data tools

Job description

is seeking an Aerospace Engineer (Senior) with a focus in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. The selected candidate must be a highly motivated self-directed engineer with experience performing all-source scientific and technical (S&TI) engineering analysis on fixed wing, UAVs, and subsystems.

What You’ll Do

• Perform scientific and technical (S&TI) all-source engineering analysis to discover and exploit key technical characteristics, performance, weapon / subsystem configuration, and fact-of-possession information, as required by the applicable DoD program Life-Cycle Mission Data Plans for select non-US fixed-wing UAV systems and subsystems
• Maintain online database records, including images, weapons, capabilities, and performance data
• Collect and evaluate information to determine relevancy and accuracy of systems and subsystems for specified UAVs
• Provide written all-source assessments that meet ICD 203 and NASIC or other IPC standards regarding characteristics, performance, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of foreign UAVs
• Document UAV data, including capturing assessments in databases and published formats

What You’ll Bring

• An active TS / SCI clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, computer, or electrical engineering with at least 10 years of related experience in aviation, aeronautics, electronics, and/or UAV subsystem and weapon integration, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Experience performing unclassified and classified research on UAV performance, characteristics, capabilities, vulnerabilities
• Experience with written all-source assessments meeting ICD 203 and NASIC standards
• Experience in UAV research, development, design, and flight testing
• Ability to document work with sourcing into database records
• Knowledge of UAV SATNAV systems, receiver types, manufacturer specs, and ability to identify deviations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with SAVANT / KPS data tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to brief findings
• Experience with Intelligence Mission Data and DoD program data plans
• Ability to identify critical datalink and communication systems of UAVs
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 10+ years of related experience, including 3+ years in UAV subsystem and weapon integration
• Experience in UAV research, development, design, and flight testing
• Experience producing assessments per ICD 203 and NASIC standards
• Research experience on UAV performance and vulnerabilities

About Us

SRC, Inc. is a not-for-profit R&D company solving complex problems in defense, environment, and intelligence. We value innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, with a team of over 1,400 professionals, including many veterans. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including generous paid time off, retirement contributions, and tuition support.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.