Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities.

We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator for the RTES, supporting the Army Division.

In your role as an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator, you will conduct flight and developmental testing of unmanned aircraft and support testing of rotary-wing aircraft with UAS flight support, aviation-related components, and aviation systems in direct support of the test and evaluation mission of the United States Army Redstone Test Center located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION : Redstone Arsenal IN Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS : FT

TRAVEL : Some

Required Qualifications / Skills

• High School Degree
• Minimum of 7-10 years of Radio-Controlled (RC) experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to apply practical knowledge of flight testing on Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
• Candidate must have the ability to operate DoD Group 1 UAS from a Ground Controlled Station (GCS).
• Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Laser Cutting Systems and 3D Manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class II FAA Flight Physical.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
• UAS autopilot planning tool knowledge and experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to apply practical knowledge to flight testing applicable to the developmental and system qualification testing of DOD unmanned aircraft.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be able to travel.

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (AE, ME, EE, or IE / SE desired) or related discipline.
• DOD Group 3 or above UAS operator qualification / experience.
• Raven / Puma operator qualification.
• Small UAS Master Trainer qualification.
• Knowledge and experience building Pixhawk or similar based UAS.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Printing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental flight test for Attack and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) platforms.
• Serve as an UAS operations technician and will support the conduct of testing of UAS aircraft systems as well as counter UAS systems.
• Serve as a UAS system test administrator to ensure that all UAS aircraft used for testing are configured correctly and all aviation-related components / systems are ready and safe for flight in direct support of the test and evaluation mission of the U.

S. Army Redstone Test Center located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

• Conduct UAS flight support for developmental test.
• Work as part of a diverse team of contractors, military, and civilian experimental test pilots and engineers.
• Provide technical expertise regarding the method of test that will best achieve the test objectives.
• Monitor in-flight test activities, via real-time telemetry systems or as a crewmember.
• Perform in-depth engineering data reduction and analysis.
• Write comprehensive test reports to provide usable, accurate, and readily interpretable results.
• Prepare / deliver presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to Be the Difference . This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change.

We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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Last updated : 2024-06-19