Overview Production Engineer LOCATION: Huntsville, AL / Redstone Arsenal JOB STATUS: Full-Time CLEARANCE: Secret Astrion is seeking a highly skilled Production and Systems Engineer SME to drive the development, integration, and optimization of advanced CUAS technologies. You will be responsible for end-to-end system design, ensuring manufacturability, operational reliability, and performance. QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 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) DoD Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance (preferred Active but dependent on role scope). RESPONSIBILITIES 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. What We Offer Competitive salaries Continuing education assistance Professional development allotment Multiple healthcare benefits packages 401K with employer matching Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule Who We Are At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves. We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.  Be the Difference  Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S. Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!   Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.