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Air Force Research Laboratory · 7 hours ago

UAS Payload and Systems Development Engineer

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking a mid-level UAS Payload and Systems Development Engineer to join their Integrated Capabilities Directorate. The role involves designing, developing, and testing low-cost payloads and UAS systems, while collaborating with engineers, scientists, and program managers to meet operational needs.

Military

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and Development: Conceptualize, design, and develop low-cost payloads for small UAS, including but not limited to sensors, communication systems, and specialized mission equipment

One-Way-Attack UAS Development: Contribute to the design, development, and testing of low-cost, one-way-attack UAS platforms. This includes considerations for aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance, navigation, payload integration, autonomy, and control

Program Management: Lead and develop responsive solution-development programs for low-cost payloads and UAS

Blue UAS Integration: Integrate and test existing Blue UAS systems with new payloads and capabilities, ensuring seamless operation and compliance with relevant regulations

Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes of payload and UAS systems, including ground testing, flight testing, and performance evaluation

System Integration: Integrate various subsystems, including power systems, communication systems, navigation systems, and control systems

Performance Analysis: Conduct performance analysis of UAS systems and payloads, identifying areas for improvement and optimization

Documentation: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and performance reports

Customer Engagement: Collaborate effectively with other operational partner organizations to achieve project goals. Collaborate with PEO engineers, scientists, and program managers

Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues related to UAS design, development, and integration. Rapidly leverage AFRL corporate expertise to rapidly diagnose and solve problems

Qualification

UAS technologyPayload developmentSystem integrationRadio frequency systemsElectronic warfare systemsUAS propulsionPerformance analysisCustomer engagementProblem-solvingTechnical documentation

Required

United States Citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

This is a drug testing designated position

A bachelor's degree in applicable engineering discipline. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DR-01/GS-11 for DR-02 or DR-02/GS-13 for DR-03), or equivalent in other pay systems