C-UAS Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to NUSTL’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Programs and Projects
• Integrate C-UAS systems from commercial and government off-the-shelf component sensors
• Work hands-on with customers to build C-UAS systems in the laboratory and support product integrations in customer/partner environments
• Aid in the gathering and validation of customer requirements
• Assist in the development of test strategies for anticipated test activities involving a variety of sensor modalities, including radars, electro-optical and infra-red (EO/IR), passive and active RF, and acoustic sensors
• Assist in the drafting of test planning documents
• Assist in the planning and execution of tests, field assessments, and other test events
• Collect and analyze test data in R, Python, or other languages / tools
• Aid in drafting and editing of test reports and other technical documents
• Develop project documents such as project charters, project management plans, weekly and monthly reports, and other reporting documents

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering discipline
• 3+ years of relevant engineering and technical experience; 1+ years of relevant experience with a master’s degree
• Interdisciplinary engineering skillsets is preferred
• Knowledge of geospatial analysis tools (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS API for Python)
• Part 107 UAS Certification is desired but not required

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers
• Strong team player with customer-focused attitude
• Occasional travel required to various test sites

Skills

• Strong project management abilities
• Experience with C-UAS projects and programs
• Hands-on experience with C-UAS technology systems
• Experience with geospatial analysis tools
• Experience with R, Python, or other languages/tools for data analysis

Benefits

• On-site position in the New York City area
• Secret clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Varies