UAS Systems Specialist Lead

CACI • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

The UAS Systems Specialist Lead serves as both the technical lead and unit manager for a team of UAS specialists. The role manages and tasks activities related to UAS system development, pilot training, and mission execution. Travel is expected, potentially including CONUS and OCONUS operations. When not traveling, the lead collaborates with government and contractor personnel to support platform development and integration.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience leading technical teams.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
• In-depth understanding of aviation regulations, with a focus on unmanned aircraft operations.
• Proficiency with commercially available mission planning software.
• Proficiency with COTS UAS hardware, such as ArduPilot and EdgeTX.
• Experience building and flying UAS, professionally or as a hobbyist.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes with limited notice, up to 25%; travel may be austere.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting test events or field operations.
• Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Train, lead, and/or execute flight operations as part of a team.
• Train, lead, and/or execute prototyping activities, equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Provide subject matter expertise and integration support for UAS system development.
• Maintain technical competency and awareness of COTS/GOTS UAS systems to provide technical guidance and recommendations to customers.
• Develop and maintain training and operational documentation and procedures.
• Interface with internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, integration, and flight test teams to support program deliverables related to configuration changes, quality, and integration best practices.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed