sUAS Fleet Manager

GMRE•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Contractor shall provide Instrumentation and Modification A&AS. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the process of designing, implementing, installing, and maintaining instrumentation and small UAS systems. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of defining instrumentation requirements for tests and assessing the utility of the instrumentation relative to the analysis requirements. The Contractor shall also assist in defining test data collection requirements and ensuring that the instrumentation packages meet these requirements.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
Ability to maintain professional appearance.
3 to 10 years of experience.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the applicable discipline.
Must have an Active SECRET clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to pass a background check to be granted access to the specific working location installation bases to perform work for GMRE.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed engineering analysis for test data requirements of a system to be tested.
Determine the most suitable method of measuring the required phenomena.
Design suitable sensor configurations, data systems, camera installations, etc.
Arrange for the fabrication of special devices.
Prepare modification proposal packages.
Ensure that planned modifications are technically correct.
Prepare technical procedures and directives to ensure proper operation of instrumentation systems.
Research local supply sources for availability of basic subsystems and components.
Prepare letters of instruction to other units specifying the engineering and fabrication support necessary to produce in-house hardware.
Advise on availability of useful commercially available items.
Coordinate and monitor system hardware preparation to ensure activities are completed on time, are compatible with, and are fully integrated into a complete and functional system.
Install test instrumentation systems on test aircraft and weapon systems.
Monitor the progress of project instrumentation support quality of service rendered and data produced, and compliance with time and cost schedules sometimes in unfavorable climatic conditions.
Review airborne instrumentation systems, technical plans and documentation to ensure technical adequacy and required coordination.
Manage, use, and deconflict onboard systems and subsystems required to conduct flight operations.
Provide technical advice and guidance on electronic systems to other project personnel.
Provide inputs to cost estimates for instrumentation efforts.
Provide inputs on the integration of avionics systems on board weapons systems.
Attend test planning meetings and TIMs to define test instrumentation and data acquisition system development.
Provide technical advice in order to conduct EO/IR defensive systems tests.