Job Title: UAS System Specialist - Internal PilotJob Category: AviationTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *The Opportunity:The UAS System Specialist – Internal Pilot is responsible for planning and executing missions on Group 1, 2, and 3 fixed wing and multi-rotor aircraft. As an Internal Pilot, this individual is expected to be able to think critically, multi-task, operate in high stress environments, in support of complex flight operations on development aircraft. Travel is expected and may include both CONUS and OCONUS operations. When not traveling, the internal pilot is expected to support aircraft development and training operations.Responsibilities:• Ability to comprehensively prepare pre-mission planning documents• Execute flight operations as a part of team, including tandem pilot operations with an External Pilot• Monitor and control aircraft in-flight through 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, understand impacts of firmware changes and • 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 testQualifications:Required: Have an active SECRET Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCIFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot CertificationIn-depth understanding of aviation regulations with
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