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UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer

CFD Research Corporation
Huntsville, AL
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at

CFD Research is seeking a UAS Weapons/Payload Engineer to support the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Management Office (PMO) within PEO AVN. This candidate will provide management oversight and technical expertise for the development, integration, testing, and operational/technical support for UAS projects or programs focused on but not limited to launched effects launcher and UAS (to include launched effects) weapon payloads, integration, and qualification. Products supported include all Army UAS with focus on Group 4 UAS and below (to include Launched Effects).

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics required, Master's Degree/PhD in Engineering/Physics desired.
  • Previous experience in Launched Effects desired.
  • Experience w/ managing efforts through the Army Fuse Safety Review Board.
  • Uncrewed Aircraft or Missile experience desired.
  • Payload Integration experience required. Military Aviation or Missile experience desired.
  • Candidate must possess strong communication skills; oral and written.
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance of Top Secret.

Desired Qualifications

  • Provide Technical Expertise on payload issues impacting all potential uncrewed platforms.
  • Provide programmatic and technical support for implementing new technical systems through the Army approval process.
  • Participate in design reviews for all engineering projects which affect air/ground launch hardware and software design, development, integration, and qualification of lethal effects.
  • Provide Technical Expertise on payload interface standards issues and interface standard development impacting all uncrewed platforms.
  • Provide technical guidance and support of test activities related to payload performance.
  • Monitor the state of emerging technologies related to requirements based payloads.
  • Provide coordination and support to the S&T and government groups that are working on potential payloads.
  • Manage assigned payload engineering service projects within cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
  • Provide recommendations on modifications to improve payload performance including interfaces with the air vehicle.
  • Communicate directly with contractors, engineers, logistician, program managers, and business team members in order to provide coordinated direction and tasking.
  • Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues/risks, and participate in the development of contingency plans.

Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
Posted 2025-08-13

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