HEAD OF AUTONOMOUS AERIAL SYSTEMSDirects the development, integration, testing and certification of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous aerial platforms for defence, security and dual-use applications. Oversees the full engineering lifecycle from concept design and aerodynamics through avionics, flight control laws, propulsion, and airworthiness compliance. Responsible for UAS certification strategy under EASA and NATO STANAG frameworks, and for the management of Gaman's aerial test and evaluation activities at the Cerval testing range.POSITION DETAILSLocation: Guimarães, PortugalContract: Full-timeCategory: AerospaceDesignation: GMN-AERO-02Security Clearance: REQUIREDReference ID: 02BASE FORMATIONMSc or Ph D in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Flight DynamicsSpecialisation in autonomous systems, flight mechanics, avionics or UAV systemsComplementary training in EASA regulatory frameworks (Part-UAS, CS-LUAS), STANAG 4671/4703Software qualifications in DO-178 C, hardware in DO-254, and systems in ARP-4754 A are valuedREQUIRED EXPERIENCEMinimum 5 years in aerospace engineering with at least 3 years in UAV/UAS development leadershipExperience designing and integrating fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or hybrid VTOL platformsTrack record of UAS product development from TRL 3 to TRL 8+, including flight test campaignsDemonstrated knowledge of autonomous flight control systems, GNC and sense-and-avoidExperience with defence or dual-use UAS procurement and qualificationKnowledge of loitering munitions, ISR platforms, or tactical UAS systems is an assetKEY COMPETENCIESUAV AerodynamicsFlight MechanicsAvionics ArchitectureFlight Control LawsGNC / AutopilotPropulsion SystemsStructural DesignSense & AvoidMission PlanningEASA Part-UASSTANAG 4671/4703DO-178 C / DO-254Payloads & EO/IRDatalinks & RFGround Control StationsFlight Test & T&E