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Systems Engineer (UAS)

Core One
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

The program will support US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida.

  • This position is contingent upon contract award*
  • This position requires a TS/SCI Clearance*


Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, integrate, and test UAS/sUAS systems and subsystems, including airframes, propulsion, avionics, payloads, and ground control systems, in support of operational and programmatic requirements.
  • Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including Systems Requirements Documents (SRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
  • Conduct trade studies, risk assessments, and engineering analyses to evaluate UAS platform performance, reliability, and mission effectiveness against operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and government stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure system designs meet operational and regulatory standards.
  • Analyze adversary UAS/sUAS technologies and capabilities to inform system design improvements and counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution development.
  • Coordinate with airworthiness authorities, safety offices, and regulatory bodies to ensure UAS systems meet FAA, DoD, and theater-specific airspace requirements and compliance standards.
  • Deploy in support of CONUS and OCONUS operational testing, fielding, and sustainment activities as required.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on UAS/sUAS platforms, unmanned systems, or related aerospace programs.
  • Hands-on experience with UAS platform integration, including avionics, navigation systems, communication datalinks, and ISR payload integration.
  • Proficiency in systems modeling and engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, SysML, or similar platforms.
  • Experience developing and reviewing technical documentation including requirements documents, ICDs, test plans, and engineering change proposals.
  • Experience conducting ground and flight test operations, data reduction, and post-flight performance analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex system trade-offs and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with C-UAS technologies, electronic warfare, or RF communication systems is highly desirable.


Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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