Hiring: Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager Company: Red Cat Holdings Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:21:27 Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, AutoCAD, C, C++, CAD, Computer Vision, Data Pipeline, OpenCV, Project Management, Python, Quality Assurance, R, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Integration About the job Required Skills: •We are seeking a highly versatile Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager to join our Group. In this role, you will bridge the gap between advanced R&D, system-level integration, and field validation for next-generation unmanned platforms. •System Integration & Prototyping: Lead end-to-end hardware and software integration for novel UAS platforms, managing bring-up, compatibility validation, and rapid prototyping of complex payloads (e.g., thermal sensors, custom dispensers). •Flight Testing & Operations: Design, plan, and execute rigorous ground and flight test campaigns. Develop test cards, manage flight execution, and oversee post-test telemetry and log analysis to validate system stability and perception. •Technical Project Management: Act as the primary technical PM to track system requirements, collect test artifacts, and turn field issues into documented engineering fixes. •Stakeholder & Capability Analysis: Build data pipelines and analysis frameworks to evaluate UAS flight control, C2 integration, and operational deployment metrics for strategic stakeholders (including DoD and enterprise partners). •Automation & Simulation: Develop automated test suites, analysis dashboards, and pre-flight simulation environments to reduce operational risk and accelerate validation cycles. Qualifications: •B.S. in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline. •Deep expertise in open-source flight stacks (PX4, ArduPilot), communication protocols (MAVLink), and middleware (ROS2). Familiarity with QGroundControl, DroneTag, or similar tools. •Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++ for system-level integration. Experience with CAD software (Fusion360) and computer vision libraries (OpenCV). •Demonstrated capacity to follow established procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure detailed record keeping in support of engineering, testing, and regulatory compliance. •Defense & C-UAS Experience: Previous involvement in C-UAS test campaigns, capability evaluation, or requirements analysis for defense/DoD applications. •Quality Assurance Background: Experience working in a QA or Validation Engineering capacity within an aerospace or drone manufacturing environment. •Data Science Capabilities: Experience utilizing Python-based data science techniques to support capability evaluation and hardware-in-the-loop testing. •Business Acumen: A secondary degree, minor, or proven experience in business, finance, or general operations to support strategic project management and resource allocation. •Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time. •Demonstrated capacity to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!