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Robotics/UAS Project Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; 18+ years of experience in UAS system integration, mission-system development, and validation * M.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics ...

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Robotics/UAS Project Engineer

Wilmington, MA

S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; 18 years of experience in UAS system integration, mission-system development, and validation * M.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for uas engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectUas EngineerUas Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, FAA Part 107 certificationFAA Part 107 certification, technical diploma or associate degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of drone systems, often in labs or officesOperational support, maintenance, and troubleshooting in the field or on-site
Employer & IndustryAerospace, defense, technology companies, research institutionsConstruction, agriculture, media, inspection services

Uas Engineers focus on designing and developing drone systems, requiring engineering credentials and working mainly in labs or offices. Uas Technicians handle operational support, maintenance, and troubleshooting, often in the field. Both roles are essential in the drone industry but differ in responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Uas Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,864 per year, or $55.7 per hour.

Robotics/UAS Project Engineer

Textron

Wilmington, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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27th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do. In this role you will be responsible for:
  • Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to architect, lead, and execute the integration of UAS platforms with mission-critical subsystems-including automated target recognition (ATR), navigation and control algorithms, communication systems, and diverse payloads.
  • Work on complex technical problems and develop highly innovative solutions that enable seamless interoperability across hardware, software, autonomy, and mission-system components.
  • Lead end-to-end integration activities that bring together third-party sensors, autonomy modules, onboard computing, and communication links to transform baseline UAS into complete mission-ready systems.
  • Oversee the development and integration of advanced mission payloads, including EO/IR and AI-enabled perception systems, ensuring compatibility with onboard processing, data pathways, and vehicle command-and-control.
  • Direct the implementation and tuning of navigation, guidance, and control algorithms, resilient navigation approaches, and closed-loop system validation.
  • Manage system-level communications integration, ensuring robust data links, network interoperability, and compliance with operational and security requirements.
  • Establish and refine integration processes, technical standards, and system verification strategies for complex UAS mission architectures.
  • Lead simulation-based system validation, including high-fidelity modeling of autonomy, sensor performance, communication networks, and mission workflows to reduce risk prior to flight testing.
  • Oversee test planning and execution across laboratory, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), field-test, and flight-test environments to validate integrated system performance under realistic operational conditions.
  • Conduct sophisticated diagnostics and root-cause analyses across mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithmic domains to rapidly resolve integration challenges.
  • Provide technical leadership in cross-functional design reviews and ensure alignment of mission requirements, system architecture, and verification plans across all UAS subsystems.
  • Mentor engineering staff, guide technical development roadmaps, and serve as a senior technical liaison with customers, leadership, and multidisciplinary partners.

Qualifications
  • B.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; 18+ years of experience in UAS system integration, mission-system development, and validation
  • M.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; 20+ years of experience in UAS system integration, mission-system development, and validation preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise applying advanced engineering principles to develop highly innovative solutions for complex unmanned system integration challenges.
  • Proven leadership in integrating UAS with advanced subsystems such as ATR systems, onboard AI/ML modules, navigation and control algorithms, communication architectures, and mission payloads.
  • Extensive experience with embedded systems, onboard computing, middleware, and hardware/software co-design for mission-critical UAS applications.
  • Strong proficiency in autonomy frameworks (ROS/ROS2, PX4, ArduPilot), including customization, tuning, and algorithm integration.
  • Deep understanding of modeling, simulation, virtual testing, and hardware-in-the-loop validation methods for autonomy, sensor processing, and mission execution.
  • Significant experience managing flight-test operations, system evaluations, data analysis, and verification/validation across multi-sensor, multi-domain UAS configurations.
  • Ability to influence technical direction, drive architectural decisions, and communicate complex system interactions to executive stakeholders, customers, and engineering teams.
  • Possesses or has ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave
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Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Providence, RI, US

Year founded

1923

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