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UAS System Specialist - Internal Pilot

CACIβ€’Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

About The Position

The UAS System Specialist – Internal Pilot plans and executes missions on Group 1, 2, and 3 fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft. The role requires critical thinking, multitasking, and the ability to operate in high-stress environments in support of 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

  • Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • 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 commercial off-the-shelf UAS hardware, such as ArduPilot and EdgeTX.
  • Experience building and flying UAS, professionally or as a hobbyist.
  • Strong attention to detail and configuration discipline.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to read and understand wiring schematics.
  • Willingness 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.
  • Support aircraft development and training operations when not traveling.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off benefit.
  • Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
  • Healthcare benefits.
  • Wellness benefits.
  • Financial benefits.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Family support benefits.
  • Continuing education benefits.
  • Time off benefits.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Uas Pilot salary in the US is approximately $89,000 per year, with a typical range of $66,000 to $130,000.
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