Product Development & Integration Engineer

Position Summary

The UAS / C-UAS Product Development & Integration Engineer serves as a technical lead responsible for the research, development, integration, testing, and operational validation of next-generation small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) and counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities.

This role operates at the intersection of engineering execution, rapid prototyping, and mission-driven system design, ensuring platforms and integrated technologies deliver reliable, scalable, and tactically relevant capabilities in contested and operationally realistic environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

UAS / C-UAS Capability Development:

• Lead development and integration of sUAS and C-UAS systems
• Translate operational requirements into engineering solutions
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies across autonomy, sensing, and communications

Product Requirements & Technical Documentation:

• Develop and manage PRDs and ICDs
• Define performance thresholds and operational use cases
• Maintain traceability between requirements and validation

Human-Machine Interface & System Integration:

• Lead HMIF development and integration
• Optimize operator workflows and system usability
• Ensure interoperability across systems

RDT&E, Experimentation, and Validation:

• Lead RDT&E activities across UAS/C-UAS platforms
• Design and execute integration test plans
• Analyze test data and drive system improvements
• Support experimentation events and demonstrations

C-UAS Integration & Mission Systems:

• Integrate detection, tracking, and mitigation capabilities
• Enable interoperability with C2 systems and networks

Prototyping & Engineering Development:

• Develop and iterate rapid prototypes to support capability development and integration
• Utilize additive manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing, to design, fabricate, and test components and subsystems
• Create and modify mechanical designs using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
• Support hardware design refinement through iterative prototyping and testing cycles

Transition to Production:

• Transition validated capabilities into production
• Integrate third-party technologies
• Support fielding and operational deployment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in UAS, C-UAS, or integration engineering
• Experience with system-level integration
• Experience with rapid prototyping, including 3D printing and CAD design (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to travel (25%)

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience in contested environments
• Background in autonomy or AI systems
• Military or operational UAS experience
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD tools

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to operate in field environments
• Lift up to 25 lbs
• Work flexible hours for testing events

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Compensation: Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.