Principal Engineer/Scientist - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-03
Threat Tec
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Huntsville
Alabama
35801
United States

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.

Job Description:
As a Principal Engineer/Scientist on the RS3 UAS Contract, you will be a senior leader in the design, development, and implementation of advanced engineering and scientific solutions for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This high-level role requires you to apply your extensive experience to lead and drive technical strategies, ensuring project goals are met with the highest standards of quality and security. You will be responsible for overseeing complex tasks, performing in-depth technical analysis, and providing leadership to a team of engineers and scientists. Your role will include mentoring junior staff and helping shape the overall technical direction of the project. A Secret Clearance is required for this role to operate securely within the contract’s parameters.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT II requirements.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related job experience, gained post-degree from an accredited institution.
  • Engineers must have received their engineering degree from an accredited program of study.
  • Scientists must have received a science degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must be capable of receiving guidance from senior-level managers/engineers/scientists and working independently to accomplish assigned tasks.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead engineering or scientific efforts in support of the RS3 UAS Contract, ensuring all tasks are executed to meet technical objectives and security requirements.
  • Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in the development of UAS solutions.
  • Perform complex technical analysis, assessments, and evaluations to ensure the highest levels of performance and innovation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of growth and knowledge-sharing.
  • Ensure technical decisions align with project goals and contribute to the overall success of the UAS program.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Expertise in engineering or scientific principles, methodologies, and practices as they relate to UAS.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven track record in high-level technical analysis, system evaluations, and project management.
  • Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification preferred.
  • Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Threat Tec, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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