UAV Engineer
$105,000–$125,000 year
On-site · Indian Head, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
UAV Engineer role designing, developing, and deploying munitions-focused AI/ML and autonomy solutions using UAV technology; work on embedded AI for Automated Target Recognition for lethality optimization; contribute to design, construction, and testing of UAV systems within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, MD; requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years in drone/aerospace design, proficiency in C++ and Python, UAV hardware/software knowledge, AI/ML for autonomous real-time decisions, travel, and US citizenship with DoD clearance eligibility.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar preferred
- 3+ years of experience in drone or aerospace system design and development
- Job experience with Navy or DoD is a plus
- Strong programming skills (C++, Python)
- Knowledge of aerodynamics, materials, and mechanical systems
- Familiar with UAV hardware, software and communication protocols
- Object-oriented programming and design, development, and testing
- Experience with AI/ML algorithms for autonomous and real-time decision-making for UAV swarms
- Experience with analysis and weekly report writing
- MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro)
- Excellent verbal/written communications and attention to detail
- Some minimal travel
- US citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance
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