UAS and Counter UAS Systems Manager – Engineer Systems 4

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

UAS and Counter-UAS Subject Matter Expert in Albuquerque, NM. Coordinating with OEMs and DoD organizations for training and assessment schedules, integrating UAS in ISR data collection.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,421 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and multiple levels of DoW organizations to plan and execute comprehensive training and assessment schedules
Travel internationally to provide assessment and observation support
Research and stay up-to-date on international tactics, techniques, and procedures for UAS/CUAS operations
Assist in the integration of UAS/CUAS into the larger ISR data collection plan for both peacetime and potentially forward-deployed locations
Apply analysis and communications expertise, to analyze, evaluate issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and suitability
Support technical publications in developing for customer releases test planning, test procedures, and test reports
Support technical and functional leadership through the identification of risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

9 years relevant experience with bachelor's in related field; 7 years relevant experience with master's in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Experience with UAS/CUAS and their operational capability in a large, layered defense environment with emphasis on military operations
Experience with CUAS critical system components such as: kinetic and non-kinetic effects, radar, EO/IR, targeting cameras/lasers, etc.
Experience in UAS related governing guidance, UAS program maintenance requirements, basic operational capability, and regular reporting requirements
Must possess and maintain an active SECRET clearance and be able to obtain a TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Willing to travel for extended periods of time. Deployment times will vary and typically last between two and three weeks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive training and assessment schedules
Competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

UASCUASISR data collectiontest planningtest procedurestest reportsanalysisevaluationrisk identificationmilitary operations

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingcoordinationresearchobservation supportrecommendation developmenttechnical leadership

Certifications

SECRET clearanceTS clearanceSCI eligibility