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Astrion · 5 months ago

Senior CUAS Engineer

Astrion is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager to support leading Government Agencies in their Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) mission. This role will lead technical and strategic efforts to develop, deploy, and sustain CUAS capabilities across Government components, ensuring operational readiness against evolving drone threats.

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Responsibilities

Develop and manage integrated CUAS program plans, schedules, and performance metrics aligned with Department mission objectives
Coordinate with Department components to assess operational needs and deploy tailored CUAS solutions
Oversee vendor performance, acquisition support, and technical evaluations of CUAS platforms and sensors
Facilitate field testing, red-teaming, and operational assessments at test ranges and mission sites
Ensure all CUAS activities comply with legal authorities, including privacy and civil liberties guidance
Prepare executive-level briefings, technical documentation, and program updates for Department leadership and interagency partners
Support the development of CUAS innovation roadmaps, threat modeling, and future capability planning

Qualification

CUAS technologiesInteragency coordinationFederal government experiencePMP certificationLaw enforcement experience’s degreeLegislation

Required

US Citizenship
Experience with interagency coordination at senior decision maker levels
Proven expertise in CUAS technologies including RF detection, Electronic Attack, radar, EO/IR sensors, command and control, and mitigation capabilities
Experience with 6 U.S.C.§ 124n and recent legislation
Greater than 20 years federal government experience
Bachelor's degree

Preferred

Law enforcement experience
Experience establishing new start programs
Master's degree in business or technical application
PMP or similar qualification

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development allotment
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Company

Astrion

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Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
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Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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