UAS Interoperability Technician

About the role

Leidos’ Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious UAS Interoperability Technician to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) based on system capability requirements developed and established by the customer.
• Conduct Army Interoperability Certification (AIC) testing of candidate system software and hardware.
• Develop solutions to complex interoperability problems during all phases of testing.
• Work closely with the JSIL leadership to provide support during the system’s development lifecycle.
• Interface with the customer to help establish testing practices and meet their software and hardware delivery needs.

Requirements

• BS degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) plus 2-4 years of experience or Masters degree with less than 2 years in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• In lieu of a degree 9+ years of UAS equivalent experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with UAS flight and mission operations.
• UAS C4I Technologies (tactical messaging, payload product dissemination).
• UAS simulation software and hardware technologies.
• UAS integration and testing.
• Test procedure development.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• On-site work (no remote/hybrid options) with ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security+ Certification.

Skills

• Operational UAS experience (operator or maintainer/technician).
• UAS data communications (Tactical Common Datalink, Blue Force Tracker, Link-16, emerging UAS communication technology).
• Familiarity with C4I software and interfaces to include tactical messaging interfaces as defined by DoDAF and AIC mission test threads.
• Comfortable interfacing with customers and working in dynamic environments.
• Expertise on a variety of existing and emerging UAS systems.
• Hands-on experience in technical disciplines including payloads, data links, and/or command and control.

Benefits

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.