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UAS Chief Engineer- Additive Manufacturing

AEVEX · Tampa, Florida, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
AEVEX's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of AEVEX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AEVEX
high
55 stale, 2 reposted of 58 open
Hiring momentum
85 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AEVEX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AEVEX.

About this role

The UAS Chief Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced unmanned systems utilizing additive manufacturing. This role involves overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring compliance with defense standards, and guiding technical roadmaps to meet customer requirements. The Chief Engineer also mentors engineering staff and engages with government stakeholders to support program execution and innovation in autonomous systems.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AEVEX as an employer.

What you need

  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required
  • Demonstrated expertise in complex systems engineering for unmanned or autonomous defense systems
  • Extensive knowledge in additive manufacturing of UAS systems; composites, polymers, metals
  • Strong working knowledge of DfX principles; Design for Manufacturability, Procurement, Testability, Modularity, Cost
  • Strong knowledge of platform integration across hardware, embedded systems, software, autonomy, and communications
  • Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary technical teams in a regulated defense environment

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field preferred

What you get

  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
  • Professional development funds
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant responsibility and oversight in a regulated defense environment
  • Requires a high level of technical expertise and leadership experience
  • Position may involve working closely with government stakeholders which can be politically sensitive

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Listed by AEVEX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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