Lead Hardware Engineer - sUAS

COLSA Corporation • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer with sUAS experience to support our Uncrewed Systems team while leading and overseeing the design engineering team. The ideal Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of hardware systems supporting small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The ideal candidate will work across the entire product lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through manufacturing, system integration, and testing.

Requirements

• sUAS experience
• SolidWorks PDM experience
• Experience with 3D printing and other rapid prototyping methods
• Experience developing and executing hardware test plans
• Experience preparing engineering documentation including technical reports, work instructions, and test procedures
• Experience applying engineering principles to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges
• Experience participating in design reviews, technical meetings, and customer briefings
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering processes, standards, and technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support hardware solutions for small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS), including airframes and related components.
• Provide technical guidance and work leadership to junior design engineers and engineering technicians through full cycle production.
• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Manage engineering documentation, revisions, and product configurations using SolidWorks PDM.
• Develop and build prototype hardware using 3D printing and other rapid prototyping methods.
• Evaluate hardware designs to ensure they meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
• Support hardware integration, assembly, testing, and validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans, document results, and recommend design improvements based on test findings.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers to support successful system integration and product development.
• Prepare engineering documentation including technical reports, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Apply engineering principles to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges while balancing performance, schedule, cost, and mission requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and customer briefings.
• Develop and maintain engineering processes, standards, and technical documentation.

Benefits

• Employee-centric culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed