UAS Program / Engineering Assistant

Axxeum•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Axxeum is seeking a detail-oriented and organized UAS Program / Engineering Assistant to support unmanned aerial systems (UAS) projects, engineering coordination efforts, documentation management, and day-to-day program operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative, technical coordination, and organizational skills who is interested in supporting aerospace and defense-related engineering programs in a fast-paced environment. The position will work closely with engineering, operations, and program leadership to help maintain schedules, organize documentation, support project activities, and assist with coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate degree or relevant experience in business, administration, engineering support, or related field preferred.
2+ years of administrative, project coordination, or technical support experience preferred.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience working with spreadsheets, scheduling, and document management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Interest or familiarity with aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or UAS programs is a plus.
Ability to pass background check and drug screen if required.

Responsibilities

Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and maintaining project timelines.
Support preparation of reports, presentations, meeting notes, and status updates.
Organize and maintain engineering documents, program records, and technical files.
Track action items, deliverables, and follow-up tasks across multiple projects.
Support purchasing requests, material tracking, and inventory coordination as needed.
Assist engineering staff with documentation, prototype tracking, and configuration updates.
Help maintain CAD files, drawings, testing documentation, and revision records.
Coordinate logistics for testing activities, demonstrations, and project events.
Support data entry, spreadsheet tracking, and basic reporting functions.
Assist with preparing project binders, compliance documentation, and customer deliverables.
Provide day-to-day support to engineering and program management personnel.
Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, and internal departments.
Assist with onboarding materials, training coordination, and administrative processes as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of company operations and projects.