UAV Engineer

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation•Indian Head, MD

2d•$105,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (ATRCORP) is seeking a full-time UAV Engineer to join their Engineering Services Division. This role will be based at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, in Indian Head, MD, supporting world-class military programs for the US Navy's Warfare technology within the Energetics Technology Division and Ordnance Component Technology Branch. The engineer will work on-site with the Data-Driven and Intelligent Systems (DDIS) Engineering team, focusing on designing, developing, and deploying munitions-focused AI/ML and Autonomy solutions using UAV technology. DDIS projects involve embedded AI for Automated Target Recognition for lethality optimization. The UAV Systems Engineer will be crucial in the design, construction, and testing of UAV systems.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar preferred.
3+ years of experience in drone or aerospace system design and development.
Strong programming skills (C++, Python).
Knowledge of aerodynamics, materials, and mechanical systems.
Familiar with UAV hardware, software and communication protocols.
Familiar with object-oriented programming and design, development, and testing.
Familiar with developing and implementing AI/ML algorithms to enable autonomous and real-time decision-making for UAV swarms.
Experience with analysis report writing and weekly report writing.
Possess strong MS Office skills to include, but not limited to MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro.
Possess excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail.
Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Job experience with Navy or DoD is a plus.
Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy munitions focused AI/ML and Autonomy solutions using UAV technology.
Contribute to the design, construction, and testing of UAV systems.
Work on embedded AI for Automated Target Recognition for lethality optimization.
Write analysis reports and weekly reports.
Perform minimal travel as required.