Production & Systems Engineer SME

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Production and Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the development, integration, and optimization of advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) technologies. This role is critical in ensuring end-to-end system design, manufacturability, operational reliability, and performance.

Location: Huntsville, AL

Pay Rate: 125k - 165k a year

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

• Systems Engineering Leadership: Lead systems engineering processes to ensure robust system architectures and seamless integration of C-UAS technologies.
• Requirements Development: Develop and refine requirements, specifications, and verification plans for C-UAS technologies.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Oversee manufacturing workflows, assembly, and production optimization while maintaining system integrity.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Implement MBSE methodologies to enhance design and development (preferred).
• Trade Studies and Risk Analysis: Manage trade studies, risk analysis, and performance validation to ensure optimal C-UAS functionality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with science and technology (S&T), software, hardware, and user teams to ensure cohesive development efforts.
• Failure Analysis and Reliability Improvements: Conduct and lead Failure Review Boards, failure mode analysis (FMEA), root-cause investigations, and system reliability improvements.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, MIL-SPECs, and aerospace regulations.
• Testing and Validation: Lead testing, integration, and validation efforts to ensure C-UAS effectiveness in real-world scenarios.

Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in C-UAS, defense, aerospace, or complex systems engineering.
• Deep expertise in production, quality, systems engineering, system architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of sensor fusion, electronic warfare, and RF signal processing.
• Experience in hardware/software integration, cybersecurity, and data link communications.

Education Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.