- Research, develop, analyze, author, and present technical intelligence products focused on UxS, Commercial Off the Shelf Technologies (COTS), and improvised systems to Defense Department, Intelligence Community, and Defense Industry.
- Lead the technical and functional examination of target devices through exploitation and research to identify critical components of unmanned systems.
- Assist in the management of nonstandard acquisition projects to procure threat-representative systems, track funding and order lists, and identify suitable substitutes for essential items.
- Conceive and implement non-standard and novel solutions to complex problem sets.
- Assist Government project lead in advising senior leaders on technical matters concerning UxS.
- Coordinate and deconflict projects with interagency and Defense Department partners.
- Read, interpret, validate, and summarize UxS-related COTS product engineering data and specifications of commercial, government, and emerging technologies.
- Read, interpret, and validate technical diagrams and engineering schematics.
- Identify future threat technology to support RDT&E, planning, and operations.
- Perform technical UAS research in classified databases for use in written products.
- Perform all functional duties independently and without training.
- Current and Active Secret clearance and able to obtain TS/SCI.
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, OR technical certification(s) in related fields plus 9 years of experience
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics or currently studying towards a Master's in the aforementioned.
- Experience with design / assembly / disassembly of UAS.
- Experience with research and development.
- Ability to analyze and examine circuitry to system level and produce technical reports.
- Ability to differentiate / document differences between similar COTS products.
- Possess strong research, analytical, and writing skills as well as briefing skills to include the ability to clearly articulate information to different audiences.
- History of work with Defense Department and/or Defense Industry concerning technical UAS related work.
- Experience working with Special Operations Forces.
- Experience with armed UAS, LACM, or like weapons systems.
- Experience with military and commercial explosive systems.
- Experience with integrating various technologies into different systems and form-factors.
- CI Polygraph.
UAS/UxS Engineer - Avon Park, United States - CACI International Inc
Description
UAS/UxS EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *What You'll Get to Do:
CACI is seeking a Senior Level (12 + years of experience in this field) UxS Engineer to support management of multiple UxS programs. This position will require advanced understanding of UxS systems, subcomponents, and commercial UxS technologies, with an emphasis on those pertaining to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
What You'll Get to Do:
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What We Can Offer You:
- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.