Senior Engineer/Scientist – UAS Technical Data, Training Systems, and Advanced Engineering Services

Overview

The Senior Engineer/Scientist will provide expert-level engineering and scientific support for the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) lifecycle, focusing on technical data management, training systems development, and advanced engineering services. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering, science, or a related discipline to ensure the effective design, development, sustainment, and operational readiness of UAS systems and their associated support structures. ​ The Senior Engineer/Scientist will collaborate with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance mission capabilities and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Technical Data Management: ​

• Digital Enterprise Support: Manage Digital Enterprise product data and Digital Thread framework, including review and verification of Logistics Product Data and Digital System Models. ​
• Engineering Change Proposals: Analyze and assess Engineering Change Proposals, Modification Work Orders, and Requests for Waiver and Deviations to identify logistics impacts and lifecycle product support requirements. ​
• Technical Data Analysis: Evaluate raw engineering source data to develop practical procedures for inclusion in equipment publications, ensuring accuracy in maintenance tasks, troubleshooting data, and calibration requirements. ​
• Publication Development: Develop, revise, and maintain equipment publications, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, Operator Manuals, and Depot Maintenance Work Requirements. ​
• Data Rights Assessment: Provide recommendations to the Government on program data rights and integrated logistics support data deliverables from manufacturers. ​

Training Systems Development: ​

• Training Strategies: Develop cohesive strategies to train Warfighters to operate and maintain UAS systems throughout their lifecycle. ​
• Training Devices: Identify, plan, and resource Training Aides Devices Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) to sustain training systems at the lowest total ownership cost. ​
• Courseware Development: Create and maintain UAS operator and maintainer courseware, including Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and Virtual Immersive Environment materials. ​
• Testing and Validation: Support Government acceptance testing, fielding, and New Equipment Training (NET) for TADSS, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with program requirements. ​

Advanced 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 cybersecurity and information assurance compliance for UAS systems. ​
• Aircraft Survivability: Provide engineering expertise in aircraft survivability and mission systems architecture. ​
• 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 engineering, science, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 12 years of experience gained after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
• Expertise in technical data management, training systems development, and advanced engineering services for complex systems. ​
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in engineering tools, data management systems, and simulation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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 organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. ​
• Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Army regulations related to engineering and technical data management. ​

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