Chief Engineer — Unmanned Systems

Job overview

The Chief Engineer role is onsite in Huntsville, AL. Compensation is not specified. The position provides technical leadership for advanced additively manufactured unmanned systems at AEVEX, which supports U.S. national security and partner-nation needs through aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The Chief Engineer serves as the technical authority for an assigned platform or product area, guiding engineering teams from system design through deployment and sustainment. The role aligns technical plans with customer requirements and oversees integration, compliance, risk management, and delivery of secure, reliable mission systems.

What you'll do

• Lead technical development of additive-manufactured unmanned systems
• direct 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
• lead technical reviews
• support proposals and customer briefings
• mentor engineering staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief engineer

unmanned systems

additive manufacturing

systems engineering

defense

autonomy

cybersecurity

huntsville al

top secret/sci clearance

u.s. citizenship

full-time

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 role spanning air, ground, maritime, and/or multi-domain unmanned platforms; requires ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

About the employer

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