Fairborn, Ohio, USA
65 days ago
UAV Aerospace Engineer (Senior)

SRC, Inc. is seeking an Aerospace Engineer (Senior) with a focus in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.  The selected candidate must be a highly motivated self-directed engineer with experience performing all-source scientific and technical (S&TI) engineering analysis on fixed wing, UAVs, and subsystems. 

What You’ll Do

Perform scientific and technical (S&TI) all-source engineering analysis to discover and exploit key technical characteristics, performance, weapon/subsystem configuration, and fact-of-possession information, as required by the applicable DoD program Life-Cycle Mission Data Plans for select non-US fixed-wing UAV systems and subsystemsMaintain on-line database records; to include maintenance of images, weapons, capabilities, and performance dataEffectively collect information and evaluate to determine relevancy and accuracy of systems and subsystems for specified UAVsProvide written all-source assessments that meet both ICD 203 and NASIC or other Intelligence Production Center (IPC) analytical tradecraft standards regarding characteristics, performance, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of foreign UAVsDocument UAV data, to include capturing assessments in databases and published product formatsWhat You’ll BringAn active TS/SCI clearance is requiredBachelor’s degree in aerospace, computer, or electrical engineering with at least 10 years related experience in the areas of aviation, aeronautics, electronics, and/or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) subsystem and weapon integration or any equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experienceProfessional experience performing unclassified and classified information discovery on the performance, characteristics, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of fixed wing, (Group 1-5) assigned USPACOM developmental and operational unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and subsystemsExperience performing classified and unclassified research on performance, characteristics, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of UAVsExperience with written all-source assessments that meet ICD 203 and NASIC or other IPC analytical tradecraft standardsProfessional experience in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle research and development, design, and/or flight testDemonstrated ability of documenting work, with sourcing, into database recordsWorking knowledge of UAV SATNAV constellations, receiver types and locations, manufacturer specifications, markings, images, and ability to discern deviations from manufacturer specifications Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Word applicationsExperience working with SAVANT/KPS data toolsStrong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to brief findings to customer or managers  Experience with Intelligence Mission Data and DoD Program Life-Cycle Mission Data PlansExperience identifying datalink and communications systems critical to the operation and functionality of UAV systemsMust be U.S. citizenWays to Stand Out – Preferred RequirementsPreferred master’s degree and 10+ years related experience, with 3+ years of experience in the areas of aviation, aeronautics, electronics, and/or UAV subsystem and weapon integration.Professional experience with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) research and development, design, and/or flight testing.Experience: Provide written all-source assessments that meet ICD 203 and NASIC or other IPC analytical tradecraft standards.Experience performing classified and unclassified research on performance, characteristics, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of UAVs. What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support. 

Equal Opportunity

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements.

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Location Fairborn, Ohio Employment Type Full-Time Salaried Experience Required 10+ Years Education Required Bachelors Degree Security Clearance Requirement TS/SCI Travel % 10
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