Counter UAS - Lead Engineer

ATSC IES INC • Gilbert, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Counter UAS - Lead Engineer to lead the technical efforts on our Counter UAS programs and initiatives in Gilbert, AZ. This leader will oversee end‑to‑end technical/engineering aspects of executing innovation and developmental efforts supporting Counter UAS programs and initiatives.

The Counter UAS-Lead Engineer leads the development, testing, and deployment of systems designed to detect, track, identify, and mitigate unmanned aerial threats. The position plays a key leadership role on a multidisciplinary Counter UAS team with responsibility to evaluate multi-sensor modalities, counter-measures, providing technical authority to bridge engineering teams with operational stakeholders for national security. Working cross-functionally with Program Management, Operations, Business Development, and Engineering Leadership, this leader ensures alignment between Counter UAS Engineering efforts and ATSC’s programmatic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of RF systems (radars, jammers, High Power Microwave) and UAV/UAS flight vehicle development.
• Experience in rapid hardware development and simulation environments.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or current clearance preferred).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive RF/Electrical system architectures and rapid prototyping efforts.
• Ensure modularity and compliance with open architecture standards.
• Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom component sensors—including radars, EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared), active/passive RF, and acoustic sensors.
• Plan and execute field assessments, write test plans, and analyze data to evaluate the performance of layered cUAS defenses.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams (Software, Aero, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering) and coordinate with program managers and customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior