STINGRAI UAS Specialist - 28737

HII's Mission Technologies division•Tampa, FL

3d•$90,873 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven UAS Specialist to support advanced unmanned systems operations across training and test environments. This role involves hands-on responsibility for the acquisition, modification, programming, and maintenance of multi-rotor and fixed-wing COTS UAS platforms, including Group 3 and turbine aircraft. The ideal candidate will lead flight operations, conduct vulnerability and developmental assessments, and collaborate with intelligence agencies to enhance data sharing and threat analysis. We are hiring across multiple levels (III, IV, and V), based on contract requirements and candidate experience.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Experience instructing military personnel across ranks.
Proven expertise with COTS UAS platforms and RPVs (land, air, sea).
Ability to fabricate and operate aircraft from kits or limited instructions.
FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot License (or ability to obtain).
CRC completion and CENTCOM deployment readiness.
Amateur Radio Technician License (or ability to obtain).
Strong grasp of MDMP and DoD operational impacts.
Skilled in scenario planning, technical exchange, and intelligence automation.
Exceptional communication and independent problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Acquire, modify, fabricate, and maintain multi-rotor and fixed-wing COTS UAS platforms (Group 3 and turbine systems).
Launch, recover, and perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks on unmanned aircraft.
Travel on short notice to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including potential conflict zones.
Conduct vulnerability site assessments to support threat analysis and inform analyst teams.
Assist in evaluating developmental aircraft to guide R&D efforts for next-gen UAS technologies.
Collaborate with national and international intelligence agencies to establish data-sharing protocols and trend analysis.
Plan, coordinate, and serve as safety officer during flight operations for training and testing events.
Deliver technical red-team analysis to assess adversarial capabilities and vulnerabilities.
Independently execute all functional responsibilities in dynamic and austere environments.
Operate effectively within small, close-knit teams under high-pressure conditions.
Instruct military personnel across ranks in UAS operations and technology applications.
Support pre-deployment training, FTXs, VALEXs, and other technical exchange events.
Research and assess emerging RPV technologies and their implications for DoD capabilities.
Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for military stakeholders.
Design and fabricate RPVs using limited instructions or custom-built kits.
Define and execute operational scenarios for testing and training involving UAS platforms.
Interpret customer requirements to guide proper use and development of UAS technologies.
Utilize MS Office and intelligence automation tools to support analysis and product development.
Maintain readiness to obtain FAA Part 107 and Amateur Radio Technician licenses.
Deploy to CENTCOM theater following successful CRC completion.