UAV Engineer

UAV Engineer
Location: Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services
Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Mid-Level Salary Range : $105,000 to $125,000 USD per year
Advanced Technology & Research Corporation ( is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.
Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Qualified persons should apply at:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You'll have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Energetics Technology Division and Ordnance Component Technology Branch. The applicant shall work on site with the Data-Driven and Intelligent Systems (DDIS) Engineering team. The applicant will design, develop, and deploy munitions focused AI/ML and Autonomy solutions using UAV technology. DDIS projects include embedded AI for Automated Target Recognition for lethality optimization. As a UAV Systems Engineer, you will play a vital role in contributing to the design, construction, and testing of our UAV systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong programming skills (C++, Python)
• Knowledge of aerodynamics, materials, and mechanical systems
• Familiar with UAV hardware, software and communication protocols
• Familiar with object-oriented programming and design, development, and testing
• Familiar with developing and implementing AI/ML algorithms to enable autonomous and real-time decision-making for UAV swarms
• Experience with analysis report writing and weekly report writing
• Possess strong MS Office skills to include, but not limited to MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro
• Possess excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail
• Some minimal travel required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.