Chief Engineer — Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Job overview

The Chief Engineer role is onsite in Tampa, FL. Compensation is not specified. AEVEX supports U.S. national security and partner-nation needs through aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. As the technical authority for an assigned platform or product area, the Chief Engineer guides system design, integration, development, and sustainment. The role aligns engineering work with customer requirements and defense standards to deliver secure, reliable, mission-ready unmanned systems within cost and schedule constraints.

What you'll do

• Provide technical leadership for additive-manufactured unmanned system programs from concept through sustainment
• guide architecture, design trade studies, integration, and risk management
• lead systems engineering and multidisciplinary teams
• maintain technical roadmaps
• ensure applicable defense, safety, cybersecurity, and export compliance
• direct platform integration
• lead technical reviews
• support proposals and customer briefings
• mentor senior engineering staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief engineer

unmanned aircraft systems

uas

systems engineering

additive manufacturing

autonomy

cybersecurity

defense engineering

aevex

tampa fl

top secret/sci clearance

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Why this role

Technical authority for unmanned systems; additive manufacturing focus; requires ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship; 15+ years of progressive engineering experience.

About the employer

AEVEX is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.