Unmanned Aircraft Systems Data Integration Analyst

MANTECH•Solana Beach, CA

1d•$77,200 - $128,800•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Data Integration Analyst to join our team in Solana Beach, CA. This position is onsite. The UAS Data Integration Analyst will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to bridge the gap between heavy-lift tactical field operations, advanced remote sensing, and aerospace systems engineering.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in unmanned aviation, systems integration, or aerospace engineering fields
Experience writing code in languages such as: Python, C or C++, alongside practical exposure to Java and SQL
Experience with ArduPilot firmware, Mission Planner or QGroundControl, and open-source hardware, ex., Cube or Pixhawk architectures
Engineering experience manipulating and processing data from LiDAR, Hyperspectral, or Multispectral instruments
Experience modeling, simulating, or analyzing aerospace systems using Matlab/Simulink, STK, FreeFlyer, SysML/UML tools, or the ANSYS suite
US citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with documented experience operating multirotor or fixed-wing UAS up to 55 lbs
Prior service in the U.S. Armed Forces, with experience in unmanned aviation, geospatial intelligence, or technical engineering fields
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP certification) or equivalent technical systems certification
Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, manage field logistics, and drive technical engineering solutions

Responsibilities

Serving as Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) under FAA Part 107 for multirotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms up to 55 lbs, leading complex field logistics in rugged terrain
Directly managing, configuring, and maintaining heavy-lift systems, specifically Harris Aerial Hybrid platforms built on the ArduPilot / Cube autopilot ecosystem
Integrating, calibrating, and operating complex payload suites including LiDAR, Hyperspectral, Multispectral, and RGB video/imagery
Building, maintaining, and automating processing pipelines using Python, C/C++, Java, and SQL to convert raw sensor captures into analytical outputs
Utilizing Matlab/Simulink, STK, and FreeFlyer to model, simulate, and optimize flight dynamics and mission trajectories
Applying SysML/UML principles using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Magic Draw / Cameo to architect complex UAS and sensor architectures
Conduct structural, thermal, or fluid dynamics analysis using the ANSYS suite and designing custom integration hardware using CAD software