2025-05-01
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Huntsville
Alabama
35806
United States
Description
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Leidos’ Defense Systems RF Systems UAS Portfolio is seeking a Branch Manager – UAS Ground Control Systems to join our team supporting a team of engineers that perform systems integration functions and software development that modernize, maintain, and enhance uncrewed aircraft ground control assets.
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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with Uncrewed Aviation Systems (UAS) groups in the integration, development test of UAS ground control systems per established requirements.
Collaborate with the other UAS teams on the integration of new technology supporting the ground control system enhanced functionality.
Basic Qualifications
BS in computer science, software engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited institution with four (4) years of applicable experience or ten (10) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
Possess at least five (5) years of experience leading personnel and teams of personnel in a technically focused work environment.
Possess at least two (2) years of experience managing and leading technical personnel in completion of Unmanned Aircraft system/subsystem software development and/or integration projects for CCDC AvMC / DEVCOM / S3I in support of PM UAS (US Army).
Possess a strong background in Atlassian tools and the implementation of Agile Scrum in DoD programs.
Must be a US citizen, possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.
Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience authoring system development plans or software development plans.
Detailed understanding of the U.S. Army Ground Control Station software.
Experience with Tactical Messaging software and message formats.
Experience with software safety and associated developmental implications.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
