Senior Sensor / Capability Development Engineer

The SkyRange program is developing and integrating advanced sensors/capabilities and providing flight operations & maintenance for a fleet of manned/un-manned/optionally manned air-vehicle systems to support hypersonic capability development. The SkyRange test architecture includes both MQ-9 Reapers and RQ-4 Global Hawks allowing for the capture of real-time telemetry, real-time multi-spectral full motion video, maritime range surveillance and clearing, and the collection of weather data to support real-time launch decision-making for high-speed system testing (HSST). This unique capability set will increase overall National flight test capacity while greatly reducing costs associated with HSST.

i3 is seeking a Senior Sensor/Capability Development Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support the SkyRange program. This position is primarily a product development and aircraft integration/test project role. Successfully interfacing with customer community stakeholders, internal team stakeholders, aircraft OEMs, and sensor/capability development subcontractors to plan and manage project execution to meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements is paramount. The position also includes subcontractor management, prototyping oversight and acceptance, qualification and reliability testing oversight, test event planning, and HSST flight test range support.

• Sensor/capability development project management
• Sensor/capability development subcontract oversight
• Product test and acceptance planning and execution
• Prototyping oversight and acceptance
• High-speed system testing flight test range support
• Action tracking and root-cause/corrective action management
• Integrated Master Schedule development and maintenance
• Technical data package and bill of material management
• On-site integration and test support
• On-site visits for Tech Interchange meetings
• FMECA Analysis

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 6+ years aviation related engineering experience, or equivalent required 
• Experience with airborne sensors including RF telemetry, EO/IR, and maritime radar systems.
• Ability to deploy TDY for test operations up to 25% of the time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team/leadership experience.
• Ability to Obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Unmanned aircraft avionics development and integration experience (MQ-9, RQ-4, etc.)
• Weapon system test experience, especially long-range / broad ocean area testing.
• Quick reaction capability development and fielding.
• Experience with hypersonic weapons systems.
• 5+ years avionics product development and aircraft integration.
• 3+ years development subcontractor oversight.
• Experienced with Integrated Master Schedule development and maintenance.
• Senior project manager/team leadership experience.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

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!