UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Torch is seeking a UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer to support the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Management Office (PMO) within PEO AVN. This candidate will provide management oversight and technical expertise for the development, integration, testing, and operational/technical support for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) projects or programs focused on but not limited to launched effects launcher and UAS (to include launched effects) weapon payloads, integration, and qualification. Products supported include all Army UAS with focus on Group 4 UAS and below (to include Launched Effects). 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 which affect 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 S&T and government groups that are 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 in order to provide coordinated direction and tasking. Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues/risks, and participate in the development of contingency plans. Job Requirements 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics required. Master's Degree/PhD in Engineering/Physics desired. Experience w/ managing efforts through the Army Fuse Safety Review Board. Uncrewed Aircraft or Missile experience desired. Payload Integration experience required. Military Aviation or Missile experience desired. Candidate must possess strong communication skills; oral and written. Candidate must possess a proven ability to develop and provide reports to management. US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility for the required Government clearance (Top Secret). Preferred: Previous experience in Launched Effects desired. U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Job Type: Full time Security Clearance: Top Secret Schedule: 40 hours per week Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama Travel: 0-10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No Benefits: Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to . Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

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