UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer

Cfd Research Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer at CFD Research will provide management oversight and technical expertise for the development, integration, testing, and operational support of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) projects. The role focuses on weapon payloads and integration for Army UAS, particularly Group 4 UAS and below, ensuring compliance with technical standards and supporting the Army approval process.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Expertise on payload issues impacting all potential uncrewed platforms.
• Provide programmatic and technical support for implementing new technical systems through the Army approval process.
• Participate in design reviews for all engineering projects affecting air/ground launch hardware and software design, development, integration, and qualification of lethal effects.
• Provide Technical Expertise on payload interface standards issues and interface standard development impacting all uncrewed platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and support of test activities related to payload performance.
• Monitor the state of emerging technologies related to requirements-based payloads.
• Provide coordination and support to the S&T and government groups working on potential payloads.
• Manage assigned payload engineering service projects within cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Provide recommendations on modifications to improve payload performance including interfaces with the air vehicle.
• Communicate directly with contractors, engineers, logistician, program managers, and business team members to provide coordinated direction and tasking.
• Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues/risks, and participate in the development of contingency plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics required.
• Master's Degree/PhD in Engineering/Physics desired.
• Previous experience in Launched Effects desired.
• Experience managing efforts through the Army Fuse Safety Review Board.
• Uncrewed Aircraft or Missile experience desired.
• Payload Integration experience required.
• Military Aviation or Missile experience desired.
• Strong communication skills; oral and written.
• Proven ability to develop and provide reports to management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Launched Effects
• Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft or Missile systems
• Military Aviation experience

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employer matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid leave
• Compensation time
• Parental leave
• Long-term disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Life insurance
• Performance appraisals twice a year
• Annual pay increases based on corporate goals and performance
• Group and individual bonuses for exceptional performance