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UAS Area Lead Engineer

huntsville, AL

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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

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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.

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Worksite address

huntsville, AL, 35824, US

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