UxS Integration Specialist

CACI • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

The UxS Integration Specialist applies technical knowledge and practical concepts, processes, and methods to build, troubleshoot, and test unmanned aircraft and their operational support equipment. The role supports teams in a rapidly changing development environment, working closely with pilots, engineers, and fabrication experts to turn evolving designs and engineering concepts into operational systems. It involves resolving integration challenges across mechanical, electrical, and avionics domains, with work that directly affects system reliability, mission effectiveness, and program success.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Hands-on experience supporting the integration, fabrication, troubleshooting, or sustainment of complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and system schematics.
• Experience integrating, configuring, or troubleshooting UAS-related hardware and software systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, test, and production teams.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial flight controllers and mission-planning software.
• Experience building or integrating wiring harnesses and programming servos.
• Hands-on experience tuning and troubleshooting two-stroke and four-stroke engines.
• Working knowledge of CAD, basic scripting, or networked systems.
• Experience working in the defense sector.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, modification, and refinement of fixed-wing and multi-rotor UAS platforms and associated subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineering personnel to interpret evolving designs, resolve integration challenges, and implement technical solutions during prototype and production activities.
• Perform mechanical and electrical integration of avionics, propulsion systems, payloads, telemetry equipment, and control systems at subsystem and system levels.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical interfaces.
• Read, interpret, and provide feedback on engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical schematics, and assembly documentation.
• Support ground testing, system validation, and flight-readiness efforts to ensure performance, reliability, and configuration compliance.
• Document technical findings, integration activities, test results, configuration changes, and recommended corrective actions.
• Assist with process development, workflow optimization, and continuous-improvement initiatives related to system integration and fabrication.
• Adapt to development environments where technical requirements and documentation may evolve throughout the project lifecycle.
• Comply with safety procedures, configuration-management practices, and organizational quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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