PRODUCTION AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Job Title
PRODUCTION AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Location
Huntsville, AL US (Primary)
Category
Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
TS
Job Description
Ignite is an innovative organization dedicated to delivering advanced solutions in defense and technology. We provide exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, and a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Our commitment to excellence ensures that employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including generous 401(k), health/ dental/ life/ vision insurance, educational reimbursement, employee stock ownership, and exciting opportunities for growth.
Ignite is seeking a highly skilled Production and Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive the development, integration, and optimization of advanced C-UAS technologies. The position will be responsible for end-to-end system design, ensuring manufacturability, operational reliability, and performance.
Job Requirements
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Lead systems engineering processes, ensuring robust system architectures and seamless integration.
• Develop and refine requirements, specifications, and verification plans for CUAS technologies.
• Oversee manufacturing workflows, assembly, and production optimization while maintaining system integrity.
• Implement model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies to enhance design and development. (Preferred)
• Manage trade studies, risk analysis, and performance validation to ensure optimal CUAS functionality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with S&T, software, hardware, and user teams.
• Conduct and Lead Failure Review Boards, failure mode analysis (FMEA), root-cause investigations, and system reliability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with DoD standards, MIL-SPECs, and aerospace regulations.
• Lead testing, integration, and validation efforts to ensure CUAS effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in C-UAS, defense, aerospace, or complex systems engineering.
• Deep expertise in production, quality, systems engineering, system architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of sensor fusion, electronic warfare, and RF signal processing. (Preferred)
• Experience in hardware/software integration, cybersecurity, and data link communications. (Preferred)
• Able to obtain Top Secret security clearance (preferred Active but dependent on role scope).
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
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