UAV Systems Engineer - Guidance and Controls

About the Company: DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. Business Details

A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience Solid understanding of guidance and control fundamentals, including pursuit guidance, closing velocity/geometry, proportional navigation. Hands-on experience with drone autopilot hardware and firmware. Strong real-time software development in Python and/or C++, comfortable writing code that runs as a companion-computer process (e.g., on a Raspberry Pi, Jetson, or similar) alongside a flight controller. Experience with SITL/HITL simulation workflows for validating flight software before live test.

Experience integrating radar or other tracking-sensor data into a robotics/flight software stack. Background in counter-UAS, missile GNC, or autonomous aerial systems. Experience with ITAR controlled products or defense manufacturing Experience with design, build, and fly of small UAVs FAA Part 107 certified Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or higher); candidates without a clearance will be considered Citizenship & Clearance U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. Salary The salary range for this position is $107,089 year - $144,570 year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

equity awards overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) employer matching 401(k) retirement plan paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave) parental leave benefits tuition reimbursement professional development support life and disability insurance coverage medical, dental, and vision coverage a company contribution to a health savings account telemedicine life and disability insurance legal insurance a 401(k) savings plan well-being programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program competitive vacation health/emergency leave paid parental leave community service hours *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Equal Opportunity Statement Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.