Technical Lead​/Chief Engineer

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Full Time Technical Gilbert, AZ, US

8 days ago Requisition

ATSC is currently seeking senior level candidates for the position of Senior Systems Engineer/Aerostat Technical Lead to join our team in Gilbert AZ. ATSC’s primary product lines include C4

ISR systems and Air Delivery Systems.

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Systems Engineer to serve as the Aerostat Technical Lead for the Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) system. The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of aerostat development, integration, and verification from initial concept development through operational deployment on aerostat platforms. The ideal candidate will work closely with the U.S. Army, foreign military clients, aerostat partners, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful integration of aerostat systems with ISR payloads for military ground-based operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related
• Minimum 10 years of experience in applied systems engineering methodology with focus on complex system integration
• Experience with ISR technologies such as EO/IR, radar, SIGINT, or similar sensor systems
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and cross-functional project management
• Experience managing technical development programs from concept through deployment
• Hands‑on experience with integration and testing of complex systems on military platforms (ground, air, or naval)
• Solid understanding of communication systems and data processing technologies
• Proven ability to lead and supervise technical teams in complex engineering environments
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interface with military personnel, foreign clients, and cross‑functional engineering teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen with or with the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with aerostat or airborne platform systems preferred
• Advanced computer skills and ability to quickly learn new engineering software tools
• Familiarity with military platforms, systems, and operational environments, particularly related to ISR missions
• Ability to travel to military installations and overseas locations as required to support the project
• Prior experience working with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts and international military operations highly desirable
• Experience with partner organization coordination and multi‑contractor program management preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise IPT staff to ensure effective engagement with aerostat partner organizations and other ASRR partner organizations
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams of hardware engineers, software engineers, and military experts to ensure aerostat systems meet mission‑specific requirements
• Manage team resources, assignments, and deliverables to support aerostat development objectives
• Foster collaborative working relationships across multiple partner organizations and stakeholder groups
• Manage the complete lifecycle of aerostat development, integration, and verification from initial concept development through operational deployment
• Oversee aerostat system design, integration, and testing activities including envelope systems, tether operations, ground handling equipment, and payload integration
• Ensure aerostat systems are fully integrated with ground platforms and ISR mission requirements
• Coordinate aerostat integration with sensors (EO/IR, radar), communication systems, and data processing technologies
• Monitor aerostat development, integration, and test schedules to ensure program milestones are met
• Identify, assess, and track technical and programmatic risks associated with aerostat development and…