UAS SYSTEM ENGINEER/ INSTRUCTOR

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UAS SYSTEM ENGINEER/ INSTRUCTOR Job Summary The UAS Systems Engineer / Instructor supports the operation, sustainment, development, and training of Vanilla UAS. This role combines systems engineering expertise with instructor capabilities to deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight instruction while supporting system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Duties/Responsibilities • Develop and deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight instruction to UAS operators, maintainers, and support personnel. • Support Vanilla UAS system integration, sustainment, and configuration management activities. • Develop, manage, and trace system requirements, and support verification and validation efforts. • Plan, support, and execute developmental and operational testing, including data collection and analysis. • Troubleshoot system and ground control station issues, perform engineering analysis, and recommend corrective actions. • Support flight operations and mission planning, ensuring safe and compliant operations in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures. • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, training effectiveness, and mission readiness. • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and briefings for leadership and customers. • Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required. Basic Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field. • 5+ years of technical experience with UAS. • 5+ years of experience in network and/or systems engineering. • Experience operating, maintaining, or supporting Group 3 UAS platforms. • Experience developing or delivering technical training programs. • Working knowledge of:Systems engineering processesRequirements managementVerification and validationConfiguration managementFlight operationsMission planning systemsGround control stations • Systems engineering processes • Requirements management • Verification and validation • Configuration management • Flight operations • Mission planning systems • Ground control stations • Ability to travel up to 50%. • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) UAS programs. • Previous military instructor qualification, or instructor certification from a military, government, or industry training organization. • Experience supporting developmental or operational testing. • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). • Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, MATLAB, and/or Python. • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and/or Private Pilot License (PPL). Physical Requirements Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including: • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. • Perceiving differences in wire and indicator light colors. • Operating hand and power tools. • Lifting, carrying, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds. • Working in confined spaces and around aircraft. • Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and work location, where applicable. Set your cookie preferences Required These cookies are required to enable core site functionality. Functional These cookies are used to enable enhanced functionality and personalization features. Analytics These cookies allow us to analyze site usage so we can measure and improve performance. Advertising These cookies are used by advertising companies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests. Cookie List • checkbox label label