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PrideStaff · 10 hours ago

Chief Integration Engineer

positionMiamisburg, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$80K/yr - $150K/yr
date12+ years exp

PrideStaff is a national workforce solutions firm partnering with a high-growth defense innovator to find a Chief Integration Engineer. The role involves leading the integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems into production for critical U.S. Department of Defense programs, ensuring operational readiness and strategic integration planning.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary engineering interface with the OEM, ensuring full system capability is duplicated at our site while maintaining rigid configuration control and airworthiness
Establish the "gold standard" for system integration strategies, technical standards, and best practices to support high-volume production
Accountable for the successful testing, delivery, and acceptance of UAS into operational environments in support of U.S. Government programs
Plan for long-term sustainment and scalable manufacturing processes as the program matures
Lead the technical transition of manufacturing, integration, and test processes from the OEM to our local facility
As production scales, your role will evolve into a leadership-focused position, overseeing a technical team and driving strategic integration planning

Qualification

UAS system integrationAerospace engineeringManufacturing transitionTechnical liaison skillsLeadership mindsetMission focus

Required

12+ years in aerospace experience, preferably with high-performance UAS
Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required
Proven experience in UAS system integration, manufacturing transition, or aerospace engineering within the defense sector
Ability to work effectively with third-party OEMs to translate design authority into domestic production
A track record of oversight in complex integration activities and the desire to build and lead an engineering team
A deep commitment to delivering high-quality, mission-ready systems for the U.S. Department of Defense

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Company

PrideStaff

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PrideStaff is a staffing and recruiting company.
dateFounded in 1978
location
Fresno, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.pridestaff.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tammi Taylor Heaton
Co-CEO
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Christina Pugh
Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
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