UAS SYSTEM ENGINEER/ INSTRUCTOR

Platform Aerospace • Blackstone, VA

3d • $114,800 - $132,000

About The Position

The UAS Systems Engineer / Instructor supports the operation, sustainment, development, and training of Vanilla UAS. The role combines systems engineering expertise with instructor capabilities to deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight instruction while supporting system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of technical experience with UAS.
• At least 5 years of experience in network and/or systems engineering.
• Experience operating, maintaining, or supporting Group 3 UAS platforms.
• Experience developing or delivering technical training programs.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering processes, requirements management, verification and validation, configuration management, flight operations, mission planning systems, and ground control stations.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) UAS programs.
• Previous military instructor qualification, or instructor certification from a military, government, or industry training organization.
• Experience supporting developmental or operational testing.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and/or Private Pilot License (PPL).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight instruction to UAS operators, maintainers, and support personnel.
• Support Vanilla UAS system integration, sustainment, and configuration management activities.
• Develop, manage, and trace system requirements, and support verification and validation efforts.
• Plan, support, and execute developmental and operational testing, including data collection and analysis.
• Troubleshoot system and ground control station issues, perform engineering analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support flight operations and mission planning, ensuring safe and compliant operations in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, training effectiveness, and mission readiness.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and briefings for leadership and customers.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time