SECRET - CUAS Interceptor Engineer

Job Description As a cUAS Interceptor Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Serve as the subject matter expert for interceptor technologies within C-UAS systems, providing technical leadership on design, integration, analysis, and performance assessment. Evaluate interceptor concepts, including kinetic, non-kinetic, air-based, and ground-based solutions, and assess their suitability against emerging UAS threats. Lead systems engineering activities, including requirements development, interface definition, risk analysis, and verification/validation planning. Collaborate with radar, EO/IR, RF detection, GNC, and command-and-control teams to ensure seamless handoff between detection/tracking sensors and interceptor guidance systems. Conduct modeling, simulation, and performance analysis to assess interceptor flight dynamics, engagement timelines, and probability of success in various scenarios. Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, subsystem integration, and field demonstrations of interceptor systems. Analyze test results, generate technical reports, and provide recommendations for design improvements and capability enhancements. Monitor trends in UAS threats and counter-UAS technologies, advising stakeholders on strategic capability development. Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and working groups with government, industry, and research partners. Ensure compliance with safety, operational, environmental, and regulatory requirements across the interceptor lifecycle. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in interceptor systems, missile systems, guided munitions, UAV interception, or related domains. Active Secret Security Clearance is it required to start. Strong understanding of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), flight dynamics, or threat engagement analysis. Demonstrated experience with modeling and simulation tools used for performance assessment. Experience with system-of-systems integration, particularly in multi-sensor environments. Ability to interpret system requirements, develop technical documentation, and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. Experience supporting developmental testing, field trials, or live demonstrations. Systems thinking and strong analytical judgment Technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration Clear communication and technical writing skills Problem-solving in complex, ambiguous operational environments Ability to balance performance, risk, safety, and mission constraints Master's degree or higher in an engineering discipline. Experience with C-UAS systems, small UAS threat profiles, or layered defense architectures. Background with embedded systems, autopilot algorithms, or seeker/guidance technologies (at an unclassified, conceptual level). Familiarity with DoD acquisition, military standards, or defense systems engineering processes. Experience working with interdisciplinary teams across government, industry, and research sectors.