Senior CUAS Engineer

SENIOR CUAS ENGINEER

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET/SCI

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: as needed

Overview: Astrion is seeking a technically adept and mission-driven Senior Engineer to support a Government Department's Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) program. This role will lead engineering efforts across detection, tracking, mitigation, and integration of CUAS technologies into operational environments.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in RF systems, sensor fusion, autonomous platforms, and system-of-systems integration, with a strong understanding of Department mission needs and operational constraints.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, or related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering roles supporting defense or homeland security programs.
• Expertise in RF systems, sensor integration, and autonomous platforms.
• Experience with CUAS technologies, countermeasure systems, or airspace surveillance.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with system engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, integration, and verification.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences.
• Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or IC programs.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, spectrum management, and airspace deconfliction.
• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP, PMP, or DAWIA Level III in Engineering.
• Experience with maritime CUAS deployments or mobile sensor platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead engineering design, integration, and testing of CUAS technologies across Department components.
• Evaluate and validate sensor systems (radar, EO/IR, RF) for detection and tracking of UAS threats.
• Support system architecture development for multi-domain CUAS platforms, including fixed, mobile, and maritime deployments.
• Conduct performance assessments, modeling, and simulation of CUAS systems under operational scenarios.
• Collaborate with acquisition and program teams to define technical requirements and interface specifications.
• Oversee vendor technical deliverables, ensuring compliance with Department standards and interoperability goals.
• Provide engineering input to CONOPS development, TTPs, and operational readiness assessments.
• Support test events, field evaluations, and red team exercises to validate CUAS capabilities.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including system design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering change proposals.

What We Offer

• 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

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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