UAS Interoperability Technician

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

8d•$59,150 - $106,925•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos' Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious UAS Interoperability Technician to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center. This position performs integration, testing and certification of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Command Control Computers Communications and Intelligence (C4I) technologies while operating in software or hardware in the loop simulated environments. This individual will work within an established test team comprised of UAS Operators, Technicians and Engineers contributing to various aspects of UAS interoperability, supporting the conduct of testing and certification, assisting in the production of reports, and summarizing findings for customer briefings. Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Requirements

BS degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) plus 2-4 years of experience or Masters degree with less than 2 years in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). In lieu of a degree 9+ years of UAS equivalent experience will be considered.
Familiarity with UAS flight and mission operations.
UAS C4I Technologies (tactical messaging, payload product dissemination).
UAS simulation software and hardware technologies
UAS integration and testing.
Test procedure development.
Must be a U.S. citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security+ Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience and demonstrated skill in any of the following areas is also a plus:
Operational UAS experience (operator or maintainer/technician).
UAS data communications (Tactical Common Datalink, Blue Force Tracker, Link-16, emerging UAS communication technology).
Familiarity with C4I software and interfaces to include tactical messaging interfaces as defined by DoDAF and AIC mission test threads.
Comfortable interfacing with customers and working in dynamic environments require expertise on a variety of existing and emerging UAS systems.
Ability to work independently as well as participate in group projects/test events.
Hands-on experience in technical disciplines including payloads, data links, and/or command and control.

Responsibilities

Perform Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) based on system capability requirements developed and established by the customer.
Perform Army Interoperability Certification (AIC) testing of candidate system software and hardware.
Conduct thorough testing based on established procedures and standards and support development of procedures derived from current and future system requirements documentation.
Develop solutions to complex interoperability problems during all phases of testing.
Work closely with the JSIL leadership to provide support during the system’s development lifecycle.
Interface with the customer to help establish testing practices and meet their software and hardware delivery needs.