Lead Autonomous Systems Engineer

Position Role Type: Onsite

Join a renowned aerospace and defense company as a Lead Autonomous Systems Engineer devoted to creating open, secure, and effective autonomous solutions. You will work at the forefront of the development, design, and testing of unmanned aircraft systems. Utilize your expertise to collaborate with diverse teams, rationalize customer requirements, mitigate technical risks, and contribute to the system architecture. This role offers a competitive salary and eligibility for a range of benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead rapid development and demonstration of fixed wing unmanned aircraft systems
• Develop, maintain, and communicate system behaviors and configurations
• Convert customer requirements into comprehensive solutions considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Conduct system analyses to reduce risks and troubleshoot issues
• Present status and analyses to internal and external stakeholders
• Organize and maintain technical documentation package including designs and test plans
• Participate in failure investigations and reviews

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8+ years of relevant experience
• Prior experience with fixed wing UAS system development and design
• US government issued Security Clearance required