UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer

i3 is seeking a UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer to support the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Management Office (PMO) within PEO AVN. This candidate will provide management oversight and technical expertise for the development, integration, testing, and operational/technical support for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) projects or programs focused on but not limited to launched effects launcher and UAS (to include launched effects) weapon payloads, integration, and qualification. Products supported include all Army UAS with focus on Group 4 UAS and below (to include Launched Effects). 

• 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 which affect 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 that are 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 in order to provide coordinated direction and tasking.
• Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues/risks, and participate in the development of contingency plans.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics required, Master’s Degree/PhD in Engineering/Physics desired.
• Previous experience in Launched Effects desired.
• Experience w/ 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.
• Candidate must possess strong communication skills; oral and written.
• Candidate must possess a proven ability to develop and provide reports to management.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility for the required Government clearance (Top Secret).

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!