sUAS Military Analyst

Cortina Solutions•Enterprise, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves! The sUAS Military Analyst provides technical expertise in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), autonomy, and emerging aviation technologies supporting defense and national security initiatives. This position supports the development, evaluation, integration, and operational employment of Group 1–3 UAS platforms, autonomous systems, and related capabilities. The analyst works closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and decision-makers to assess technologies, develop operational recommendations, manage technical programs, and translate complex technical concepts into actionable information for a wide range of audiences.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of First Person View (FPV) quadcopter/drone experience, including building, programming, flying, troubleshooting, and modifying systems.
Experience utilizing Betaflight, iNAV, Ardupilot, or comparable flight control software to program, operate, and troubleshoot semi-autonomous and autonomous systems.
Experience with C and/or C++ programming in Command Line Interface (CLI) flight controller environments.
Strong knowledge of sUAS power systems, platform design considerations, component selection, operational limitations, risks, and performance tradeoffs.
Experience working directly with technical contributors, engineers, and operators to support system development and problem-solving.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively to audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior executives.
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, audience-appropriate written and verbal communications.
Ability to independently develop and execute plans based on broad or evolving requirements while maintaining stakeholder awareness and engagement.
Military experience with tactical UAS (Group 3 or smaller) or equivalent experience in commercial, public safety, inspection, forestry, logistics, or other UAS-intensive fields.
Strong analytical and technical skills with demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to support recommendations and decision-making.
Knowledge of DOTMLPF-P and military capability and requirements development processes.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification required.
FCC Amateur Radio Technician License required.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), autonomy, and emerging aviation technologies supporting defense and national security initiatives.
Supports the development, evaluation, integration, and operational employment of Group 1–3 UAS platforms, autonomous systems, and related capabilities.
Works closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and decision-makers to assess technologies, develop operational recommendations, manage technical programs, and translate complex technical concepts into actionable information for a wide range of audiences.