IPT Lead – Air Vehicle

Description

WORK LOCATION:

San Luis Obispo, CA

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

SALARY RANGE:

The anticipated salary range for this role is $175,000 to $250,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographic allocation,and internal alignment.

Redwire Defense Techis seeking an experienced Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead — Air Vehicle tooversee the development, integration, and delivery of our uncrewedaircraftsystem (UAS).This role willlead the team responsible forthe execution of UAS development from inception through transition to production and support. This role requires deep technical knowledge and leadership in key air vehicle domains, including composite airframes, propulsion, electrical systems, avionics hardware, payload integration,aircraftsystem hardware configuration, weight and balance, andaircraftperformance.

The IPT Lead will oversee the cross-functional team, ensuring that all air vehicle subsystems are integrated and delivered efficiently while meetingproduct and project requirements.

• The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.
• Take ownership of air vehicle projects defined by the business and developed within the team and drive them through development, integration, and completion.
• Lead the air vehicle team to execute work across airframe, propulsion, electrical systems, avionics hardware, payload integration, weight and balance, andaircraftperformance.
• Ensure system integration for hardware mounts, fuel cell mounts, battery mounts, and payload interfaces
• Work with Product/Technology directors and Project Engineers to develop and manage project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk assessments to ensure on-time and on-budget execution.
• Interface with systems engineers, program managers, manufacturing teams, and test engineers to align deliverables with technical and operational goals.
• Conduct design reviews, technical evaluations, and integration planning to ensure seamless coordination across teams.
• Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and safety standards throughout the air vehicle development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve design, integration, and manufacturing challenges.
• Support flight testing and validation efforts, working closely with test engineers to assess system performance.

The following are non-exhaustive qualifications for the position:

• Bachelor’s degreein Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Mechanical Engineeringora related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in aerospace, defense or UAS industries, with a focus on air vehicle systems.
• Strong technical background in air vehicle systems, including composite airframe, propulsion, avionics hardware, and electrical systems.
• Experience with aircraftweight and balance assessments,aircraftperformance optimization, and system hardware configuration.
• Experience developing field-use interfaces, including hard points, fuel cell mounts, and battery mounts.
• Proficiency in engineering tools for CAD, analysis, and system modeling.
• Familiarity with typical UAS payload interfaces, and formal customer/program documentation.
• Proven track recordof leading cross-functional teamsto deliver complex air vehicle projects.
• Prior experience managing air vehicle development from concept through testing and deployment.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities, with experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent project management skills, including scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering, program management, and test teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges across air vehicle subsystems.

• Master’s degreein a UAS Related Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Prior experience working on UAS air vehicle…