Research Engineer II, S2

Job Details

Job no: 503893

Department: Rotorcraft Systems Engineering Simulation Center

Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt

Location: Alabama

Categories: Research - Engineering

The Research Engineer provides support for UAS general development and integration of UAS hardware with AI/ML software.

• Serve as an Engineer for UAS general development and integration of aviation components
• Develop and maintain integration of UAS AI/ML software and supporting hardware
• Maintain the configuration of integration software and hardware
• Support hands-on testing of UAS operations and software functions
• Support program and technical interchange meetings

• Master's degree - preferably in science, engineering, or business; (Bachelor's and experience in a specialized area may be substituted for a degree); 1 - 2 years full-time work experience.
• Master's degree with 15 - 18 months (1.25 - 1.5 years) of full-time work experience.
• Computer programming languages for aviation and aerospace programs: C++, Python, C#, Java
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
• Ability to develop and integrate AI/ML software into supporting hardware for the accomplishment of Aviation and Aerospace requirements
• Experience in UAS development and integration
• US Citizenship Required
• Ability to maintain a security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience or Masters Degree in a computer engineering, scientific, or aviation management field
• Experience working within a research environment at UAH
• Familiarity with drone operational and training environments
• Familiarity with Agile Project Development

$72,766 - $78,380

May 28 2026 Central Daylight Time