Principal Engineer/Scientist – Technical Data, Training Systems, and Engineering Services for UAS

Overview

The Principal Engineer/Scientist will provide advanced technical expertise to support the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) lifecycle, focusing on technical data management, training systems development, and engineering services. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in science, engineering, or a related discipline to lead efforts in design, development, sustainment, and training for UAS systems. ​ The Engineer/Scientist will collaborate with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure mission success and operational excellence. ​

Responsibilities

Technical Data Management: ​

• Digital Enterprise Support: Manage Digital Enterprise product data and Digital Thread framework, ensuring accurate receipt and verification of Logistics Product Data and Digital System Models. ​
• Lifecycle Analysis: Analyze and assess Engineering Change Proposals, Modification Work Orders, and Requests for Waiver and Deviations to identify logistics impacts and lifecycle product support requirements. ​
• Documentation Development: Plan, develop, and manage technical data and information to support lifecycle management, including provisioning logistics support source data and engineering source data. ​
• Publication Development: Develop, revise, and maintain equipment publications such as Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, Operator Manuals, and Depot Maintenance Work Requirements. ​
• Data Conversion: Convert original documents into XML format using tools like Arbortext, ensuring proper formatting and graphics integration. ​
• Validation and Verification: Participate in validation and verification of technical publications and ensure accuracy in logistics support analysis reports, technical data packages, and provisioning records. ​

Training Systems Development: ​

• Training Strategy: Develop cohesive strategies to train Warfighters to operate and maintain UAS systems throughout their lifecycle. ​
• TADSS Development: Identify, plan, and resource Training Aides Devices Simulators and Simulations (TADSS), ensuring sustainment at the lowest total ownership cost. ​
• Courseware Development: Create and maintain operator and maintainer courseware, including Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and Virtual Immersive Environment materials. ​
• Training Support: Provide recommendations for corrective action plans, readiness of training requirements, and validation of technology-based training materials. ​
• Testing and Fielding: Support Government acceptance testing, fielding, and New Equipment Training (NET) for TADSS, ensuring Warfighter readiness. ​
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide contractor personnel with demonstrated expertise comparable to senior UAS operators and maintainers for training execution. ​

Engineering Services: ​

• Design and Development: Provide technical and engineering support for the design, development, evaluation, analysis, documentation, production, and sustainment of UAS systems, including associated supporting systems. ​
• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance: Deliver engineering services to ensure UAS systems meet cybersecurity and information assurance requirements. ​
• Aircraft Survivability: Provide engineering expertise in aircraft survivability to enhance mission success and operational safety. ​
• Mission Systems Architecture: Support the development and sustainment of mission systems architecture for UAS systems. ​
• Sustaining Engineering: Participate in engineering reviews and design reviews, providing recommendations to resolve operational issues and influence required design changes. ​

Qualifications

Required:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 15 years of experience gained after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
• Expertise in technical data management, training systems development, and engineering services for complex systems. ​
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in XML conversion tools (e.g., Arbortext), logistics analysis tools, and engineering design software. ​
• Security Clearance: ​
• Active SECRET clearance required. ​

Work Location:

• Primary: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. ​
• Secondary: Authorized virtual work location per customer Telework Policy. ​ Temporary Duty (TDY) may be required at other locations. ​

Additional Requirements:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. ​
• Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Army regulations related to technical data, training systems, and engineering services. ​

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Paid Parking

· Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability