Junior UAS Technician

CACI International•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

About The Position

CACI is seeking a UAS Technician to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. You will be joining a team that supports the development and testing of unmanned systems technologies. You'll work closely with lead software developers to test new features, perform regression testing, and document results as updates occur. You'll have the opportunity to learn about various unmanned systems while gaining hands-on technical experience.

Requirements

Active DOD Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain TS/SCI
BS in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, or similar) and 1-2 years of directly related experience
Basic understanding of unmanned systems concepts and operations
Experience with basic coding or scripting (Python preferred)
Ability to follow technical procedures and documentation
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite for documentation and reporting

Nice To Haves

Experience with common drone software tools such as Mission Planner, ArduPilot, QGroundControl
Familiarity with flight controllers such as Pixhawk and related hardware
Knowledge of MAVLink protocol and drone communications
Experience with Linux OS and command line interfaces
Familiarity with network analysis tools such as Wireshark
Experience with serial debugging and communication protocols
Prior experience with electronics testing or troubleshooting
Experience creating technical documentation or summary reports
Background in unmanned systems operations or maintenance

Responsibilities

As a UAS Technician, you'll follow written guides to perform technical procedures on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
You'll assist with testing new features and capabilities, documenting test results, and identifying potential issues.
You will bring willingness to travel to support test events as needed is required for this position.