UAS System Specialist - Internal Pilot

CACI International•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

1d•$82,700 - $173,900

About The Position

The UAS System Specialist – Internal Pilot plans and executes missions using Group 1, 2, and 3 fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft. The role requires critical thinking, multitasking, and the ability to work in high-stress environments while supporting complex flight operations on development aircraft. Travel is expected and may include CONUS and OCONUS operations; when not traveling, the internal pilot supports aircraft development and training operations.

Requirements

Have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
Have an in-depth understanding of aviation regulations, with a focus on unmanned aircraft operations.
Be proficient with commercially available mission-planning software.
Be proficient with COTS UAS hardware, such as ArduPilot and EdgeTX.
Have experience building and flying UAS, professionally or as a hobbyist.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and configuration discipline.
Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Be able to read and understand wiring schematics.
Be willing to travel, sometimes with limited notice, up to 25%; travel may be austere.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting test events or field operations.
Working knowledge of basic scripting or networked systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare comprehensive pre-mission planning documents.
Execute flight operations as part of a team, including tandem pilot operations with an External Pilot.
Monitor and control aircraft in flight through a ground control station.
Perform equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Assist with system-level testing, ground checks, flight-readiness activities, and post-flight mission analysis.
Maintain working knowledge of commercially available mission-planning software as it relates to mission hardware, and understand the impacts of firmware changes.
Program servos and flight controllers.
Develop and maintain technical documentation.
Support dynamic UAS operations in a high-tempo environment.
Liaise between engineering, integration, and flight test.