SECRET - CUAS Interceptor Engineer

Insight Global • Huntsville, AL • 3h ago

Job Description

As a cUAS Interceptor Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Serve as the subject matter expert for interceptor technologies within C-UAS systems, providing technical leadership on design, integration, analysis, and performance assessment.

Evaluate interceptor concepts, including kinetic, non-kinetic, air-based, and ground-based solutions, and assess their suitability against emerging UAS threats.

Lead systems engineering activities, including requirements development, interface definition, risk analysis, and verification/validation planning.

Collaborate with radar, EO/IR, RF detection, GNC, and command-and-control teams to ensure seamless handoff between detection/tracking sensors and interceptor guidance systems.

Conduct modeling, simulation, and performance analysis to assess interceptor flight dynamics, engagement timelines, and probability of success in various scenarios.

Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, subsystem integration, and field demonstrations of interceptor systems.

Analyze test results, generate technical reports, and provide recommendations for design improvements and capability enhancements.

Monitor trends in UAS threats and counter-UAS technologies, advising stakeholders on strategic capability development.

Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and working groups with government, industry, and research partners.

Ensure compliance with safety, operational, environmental, and regulatory requirements across the interceptor lifecycle.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

5+ years of experience in interceptor systems, missile systems, guided munitions, UAV interception, or related domains.

Active Secret Security Clearance is it required to start.

Strong understanding of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), flight dynamics, or threat engagement analysis.

Demonstrated experience with modeling and simulation tools used for performance assessment.

Experience with system-of-systems integration, particularly in multi-sensor environments.

Ability to interpret system requirements, develop technical documentation, and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Experience supporting developmental testing, field trials, or live demonstrations.

Systems thinking and strong analytical judgment

Technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication and technical writing skills

Problem-solving in complex, ambiguous operational environments

Ability to balance performance, risk, safety, and mission constraints Master's degree or higher in an engineering discipline.

Experience with C-UAS systems, small UAS threat profiles, or layered defense architectures.

Background with embedded systems, autopilot algorithms, or seeker/guidance technologies (at an unclassified, conceptual level).

Familiarity with DoD acquisition, military standards, or defense systems engineering processes.

Experience working with interdisciplinary teams across government, industry, and research sectors.

Similar Jobs

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Description Looking for an opportunity to launch your career and make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' succe...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Sr Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Design)

L3Harris • Huntsville, AL • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growt...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Cloud Engineer II (4817)

SMX • Huntsville, AL • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Cloud Engineer II (4817)at SMX(View all jobs) ( https://www.smxtech.com/careers/ ) Huntsville, AL SMX is actively searching for a dynamic and adept Cloud Engineer II to support our government client in Huntsville, AL. Th...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Electronic Warfare Software Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our team...

5h ago

Go to Apply

C++ Software Engineer

Insight Global • Huntsville, AL • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description A client in Huntsville is building a team of Software Engineers. The client currently owns a weapon system launcher and is starting the process of developing a magazine for missiles that will attach to la...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Entry-Level Microelectronics Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation • Huntsville, AL • 23h ago

IT & Engineering

INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering e...

23h ago

Go to Apply

Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology • Huntsville, AL • 23h ago

IT & Engineering

Req ID: RQ210526 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Cisco,Network Configurations,Network Eng...

23h ago

Go to Apply

Manufacturing Engineering (Equipment

L3Harris • Huntsville, AL • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

1d ago

Go to Apply

Mechanical Engineer

SigmaTech, Inc. • Huntsville, AL • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Job Descriptions: At Sigmatech, we're in search of a Mechanical Engineer who can thrive both independently and within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team, guiding projects through their entire life cycle...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Composite Technician B

L3Harris • Huntsville, AL • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.