Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager

Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager

Hybrid
• Red Cat Corporate - Salt Lake City, UT 84115

We are seeking a highly versatile Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager to join our Group. In this role, you will bridge the gap between advanced R&D, system-level integration, and field validation for next-generation unmanned platforms.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a systems-level mindset who can seamlessly transition from writing code and integrating hardware to leading complex flight test campaigns. As a dual-hatted technical lead and project manager, you will drive capability evaluations, translate field data into actionable engineering requirements, and interface with critical stakeholders across commercial and defense sectors.

• System Integration & Prototyping:
  Lead end-to-end hardware and software integration for novel UAS platforms, managing bring-up, compatibility validation, and rapid prototyping of complex payloads (e.g., thermal sensors, custom dispensers).
• Flight Testing & Operations:
  Design, plan, and execute rigorous ground and flight test campaigns. Develop test cards, manage flight execution, and oversee post-test telemetry and log analysis to validate system stability and perception.
• Technical Project Management:
  Act as the primary technical PM to track system requirements, collect test artifacts, and turn field issues into documented engineering fixes.
• Stakeholder & Capability Analysis:
  Build data pipelines and analysis frameworks to evaluate UAS flight control, C2 integration, and operational deployment metrics for strategic stakeholders (including DoD and enterprise partners).
• Automation & Simulation:
  Develop automated test suites, analysis dashboards, and pre-flight simulation environments to reduce operational risk and accelerate validation cycles.

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
• Deep expertise in open-source flight stacks (PX4, Ardu Pilot), communication protocols (MAVLink), and middleware (ROS2). Familiarity with QGround
  
  Control, Drone Tag, or similar tools.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++ for system-level integration.
  
  Experience with CAD software (Fusion
  360) and computer vision libraries (OpenCV).
• Ability to follow established procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure detailed record keeping in support of engineering, testing, and regulatory compliance.

• Defense & C-UAS
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous involvement in C-UAS test campaigns, capability evaluation, or requirements analysis for defense/DoD applications.
• Quality Assurance Background:
  Experience working in a QA or Validation Engineering capacity within an aerospace or drone manufacturing environment.
• Data Science Capabilities:
  Experience utilizing Python-based data science techniques to support capability evaluation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Business Acumen: A secondary degree, minor, or proven experience in business, finance, or general operations to support strategic project management and resource allocation.

• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
• May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
• Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
• Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

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