Engineering Planner - UAS Specialist

Leidos • Fort Worth, TX

2d • $82,550 - $149,225 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a UAS Specialist with an Air Traffic Control background for its National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program. The position supports the FAA Central Service Center Operations Support Group Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team. It is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and requires working in the office five days per week. The role involves communicating with FAA Headquarters and field offices, Air Traffic Operations, Technical Operations, System Operations, and users of the National Airspace System. The successful candidate will use knowledge of FAA orders to develop assessments and technical recommendations and work collaboratively to deliver program outcomes.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience; if there is no degree, additional related Air Traffic Control work experience may be substituted.
• More than 10 years of previous FAA Air Traffic Controller experience in an Enroute Facility or a level 10 or greater Terminal Facility, or experience as a pilot.
• Knowledge of FAA orders and ability to develop assessments and technical recommendations.
• Ability to communicate with FAA Headquarters, FAA field offices, Air Traffic Operations, Technical Operations, System Operations, and National Airspace System users.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to conduct research, evaluations, and studies and develop recommendations for the FAA customer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card status and U.S. residence for the past three years.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage Special Use Airspace (SUA), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), procedural waiver reviews, and document change proposals (DCP).
• Prepare Certificates of Authorization or Waivers for UAS operations.
• Participate in UAS workshops.
• Review and coordinate FAA/Department of Defense (DOD) Military Operations Area (MOA) UAS operations and notifications of UAS activities.
• Coordinate between UAS proponents and facilities for operational missions as needed for active COAs.
• Support other tactical functions, including Commercial Space, Emergency Planning, and the Situation Room.
• Conduct research, evaluations, and studies, and develop recommendations for the FAA customer.
• Prepare written documents, memoranda, and briefs in a staff environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level