Weapons Engineer - LS99 - WEAPO001238-00001

Offset Strategic Services • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Offset Strategic Services (OSS) is seeking a UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer to provide management oversight and technical expertise for the development, integration, testing, and operational support of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) projects. The role focuses on launched effects launcher and UAS weapon payloads, ensuring compliance with Army standards and facilitating the integration of new technologies into existing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics required; Masters Degree/PhD in Engineering/Physics desired.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with managing efforts through the Army Fuse Safety Review Board.
• Payload Integration experience required.
• Strong communication skills; oral and written are essential.
• Proven ability to develop and provide reports to management.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Uncrewed Aircraft or Missile experience desired.
• Previous experience in Launched Effects desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Expertise on payload issues impacting all potential uncrewed platforms.
• Provide programmatic and technical support for implementing new technical systems through the Army approval process.
• Participate in design reviews for all engineering projects affecting air/ground launch hardware and software design, development, integration, and qualification of lethal effects.
• Provide Technical Expertise on payload interface standards issues and interface standard development impacting all uncrewed platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and support of test activities related to payload performance.
• Monitor the state of emerging technologies related to requirements based payloads.
• Provide coordination and support to the SandT and government groups working on potential payloads.
• Manage assigned payload engineering service projects within cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Provide recommendations on modifications to improve payload performance including interfaces with the air vehicle.
• Communicate directly with contractors, engineers, logistician, program managers, and business team members to provide coordinated direction and tasking.
• Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues/risks, and participate in the development of contingency plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree