Counter UAS - Lead Engineer
About this role
Counter UAS – Lead Engineer
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Summary
Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Counter UAS - Lead Engineer to lead the technical efforts on our Counter UAS programs and initiatives in Gilbert, AZ. This leader will oversee end‑to‑end technical/engineering aspects of executing innovation and developmental efforts supporting Counter UAS programs and initiatives.
The Counter UAS-Lead Engineer leads the development, testing, and deployment of systems designed to detect, track, identify, and mitigate unmanned aerial threats. The position plays a key leadership role on a multidisciplinary Counter UAS team with responsibility to evaluate multi-sensor modalities, counter-measures, providing technical authority to bridge engineering teams with operational stakeholders for national security. Working cross-functionally with Program Management, Operations, Business Development, and Engineering Leadership, this leader ensures alignment between Counter UAS Engineering efforts and ATSC’s programmatic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- System Architecture & Design: Define and drive RF/Electrical system architectures and rapid prototyping efforts. Ensure modularity and compliance with open architecture standards.
- Technology Integration: Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom component sensors—including radars, EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared), active/passive RF, and acoustic sensors.
- Testing & Evaluation: Plan and execute field assessments, write test plans, and analyze data to evaluate the performance of layered cUAS defenses.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Oversee multidisciplinary teams (Software, Aero, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering) and coordinate with program managers and customers.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of RF systems (radars, jammers, High Power Microwave) and UAV/UAS flight vehicle development. Experience in rapid hardware development and simulation environments.
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or current clearance preferred).
Physical Demands & Work Environment
• Work performed primarily in an office environment.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs, use hands for computer input, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
ATSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Advance Technology Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Company at a glance
Advanced Technology Systems Co. (ATSC) is a privately held US Defense contractor headquartered just outside of Washington D.C. in McLean, Virginia, ATSC has developed a unique and proven business model that operates with the US Federal Government while leveraging its interests in the Middle East, Africa, Southwest Asia, and Europe. ATSC’s McLean-based headquarters and our engineering and production facilities are currently performing on multiple programs with the US Army, USAF, US Navy, NASA, US Dept of State, DOJ, and DHS. We pride ourselves on having established a solid foundation of business procedures and processes for delivering advanced solutions world wide for performing in the Middle East, Southwest Asia, Europe and the USA.
ATSC is a world leader in Border and Maritime Security Surveillance, Counter Terrorism, Force Protection, C4ISR, Logistics support, fixed and rotary wing repair and overhaul, training, maintenance, CBRNE, Precision Air drop, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) with over 30 years of experience working with the United States Government and Allied Nations on security cooperation programs around the globe. Our team has a proven record of managing every aspect of the US Government Programs in support of our US troops and US Allied countries in theater. We build solutions.
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