Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry, is seeking a talented Engineer to support our high-speed aerial target and unmanned aircraft product lines. Our Madison, AL based small business is seeking innovative individuals who want to join an up tempo, maker culture that proudly provides products and services to support the American Warfighter!This role suits a well-rounded engineer to be comfortable working across the full breadth of a UAV, airframe, propulsion, avionics, and electrical systems, rather than staying confined to a single discipline. Experience with turbine engines is a strong plus.PRIMARY FOCUSSupport design, integration, and test of high-speed unmanned aircraft across airframe, propulsion, avionics, and electrical disciplinesSupport propulsion system integration, including turbine/jet engine installation, fuel systems, and performance analysisSupport aerodynamic, structural, and systems-level trade studies for high-speed airframe designsSupport integration and troubleshooting of avionics, flight control, and electrical power systems on high-speed airframesWork across mechanical, electrical, and software teams to integrate propulsion, avionics, and airframe subsystems into a complete aircraftSupport ground and flight testing, data reduction, and design iteration across all aircraft subsystemsPartner with production and quality to resolve design-for-manufacturing issuesDESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE0-5 years of engineering experience, ideally in aerospace or other high-performance systemsExperience with turbines or jet engines strongly preferredBroad, hands-on exposure to multiple aspects of UAVs, airframe/structures, propulsion, avionics, and electrical systems, rather than a single specialtyCAD and engineering analysis tool experienceHands-on fabrication, integration, or test experience with high-speed or high-performance vehicles (UAS, RC aircraft, FSAE, rocketry, or similar)REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldStrong fundamentals in at least one of: propulsion, aerodynamics/structures, or avionics/electrical systems, with willingness to work across all threeAbility to work hands-on across disciplines in a fast-paced small business environmentStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsWillingness to travel occasionally to support flight testJOB LOCATIONMadison, Alabama, United StatesPOSITION TYPEFull-Time/RegularCOMPENSATION/BENEFITSCompetitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits PackageUS CITIZENSHIP REQUIREDYesABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCEYes, ability to gain and maintain a Secret clearance
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