Project Engineer – Ground Control Systems

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support Ground Control Station (GCS) development and sustainment for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle program. This role is critical to ensuring reliable command and control (C2), mission execution, and operational readiness of one of the U.S. Army’s premier medium-altitude UAS platforms.

The ideal candidate will combine strong project execution capabilities with systems engineering expertise to deliver mission-critical GCS solutions in a secure, highly regulated defense environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead engineering efforts supporting Ground Control Stations (GCS) for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS
• Manage system requirements, architecture, and interface definitions for C2, payload control, and data dissemination systems
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (systems, software, hardware, networks, cybersecurity, and human-machine interface)
• Oversee integration of GCS subsystems including operator workstations, datalinks, SATCOM/LOS communications, and mission planning systems
• Plan and execute system integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities in lab and field environments
• Support development and sustainment of Gray Eagle GCS configurations, upgrades, and capability enhancements
• Interface with U.S. Army stakeholders, program offices, and external partners
• Ensure compliance with DoD standards, airworthiness requirements, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF)
• Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies across program lifecycle
• Support deployment, field testing, and operational troubleshooting at CONUS/OCONUS sites as required