UAS Red Team Pilot

Description

This full-time Intelligence role is for a UAS Red Team Pilot who must hold an active Secret clearance to start.

The work uses commercial off-the-shelf fixed-wing and rotary unmanned systems and their support equipment to gather intelligence for mission planning, sensor and payload operations, and remote piloting.

The team supports customer missions with the aim of protecting the nation. Deployments to the CENTCOM area of responsibility last 6 to 12 months and rotate with other deployers, so you must be willing and available to go.

Responsibilities

• Help apply DoD UAS system policies and procedures.
• Track aircrew training and keep flight jacket records current.
• Meet currency requirements under GFR directives.
• Source, build, modify, program and maintain multi-rotor and fixed-wing COTS UAS, including Group 3 and turbine platforms, for training and test events.
• Launch and recover air vehicles, and run pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight checks.
• Travel within the continental US and overseas, including to possible conflict zones, on short notice to share threat information.
• Support vulnerability site assessments so the analyst team knows where UAS could be used.
• Work with national and international intelligence agencies on data sharing, trend analysis and procedures.
• Plan and run flight operations for training and test events, acting as safety officer.
• Produce detailed technical red-team analysis.
• Carry out all functional duties on your own.
• Operate as part of a small team, living and working closely with colleagues.

Requirements

• Experience with DCMA 8210, HQDA 228-24 and AR 951.
• Active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience teaching large groups of junior and senior personnel in a military setting.
• Education and experience: a BA/BS with 0-3 years, an AA/AS with 4 years, or an HS/GED with 6 years.
• Experience with COTS multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, including hobbyist UAS.
• Experience with pre-deployment training and knowledge sharing for field training exercises (FTX), validation exercises (VALEX) and other technical exchange events.
• Able to obtain a Certified FAA UAS Pilot License.
• Able to complete CRC and deploy to the CENTCOM theater.
• Able to obtain an Amateur Radio Technician License.
• Experience with RPVs on land, in the air and at sea, and able to design and build them with minimal guidance or from pre-built kits.
• Able to research emerging RPV technology, explain its benefits, and assess its impact on DoD capabilities.
• Knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
• Able to teach others about RPV technology, including its capabilities, limits and impact on DoD capabilities.
• Skilled with standard MS Office applications and intelligence automation tools for analysis and product development.
• Able to define and run scenarios in test or training events where RPV technology applies.
• Able to understand customer needs and guide correct RPV use at technical exchange or test events.
• Able to work independently in other locations and with other organizations and military units.
• Able to communicate and work effectively in a team.

Conditions

Travel is local and can reach up to 75%.

Salary depends on factors such as location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, skills, education and certifications.

The proposed salary range is $75,200 - 158,100 USD.

Equal-opportunity statement: the company makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to learning resources and continuing education.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement and family support benefits.