UAS PILOT / Red Air Pilot/ RPV Pilot

$90,000 - $130,000/Yr

Darkblade Systems Corporation - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Darkblade Systems is seeking UAS Red Air Pilots to perform operational responsibilities for COTS UAS fixed-wing and rotary platforms. The role involves gathering intelligence for mission planning, operating remote piloted vehicles, and supporting systems. Pilots will be expected to deploy to the CENTCOM AOR for extended periods, contributing to mission success through technical expertise and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the acquisition, fabrication, modification, programming, and maintenance of multi-rotor and fixed-wing COTS UAS platforms.
• Launches and recovers the air vehicle, performs pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks.
• Assist with vulnerability site assessments to inform the analyst team about possible use of UAS.
• Coordinate with national and international intelligence agencies to develop data sharing capability, trend analysis, and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and act as safety officer for flight operations during training and test events.
• Provide comprehensive technical red-team analysis.
• Perform all functional duties independently.
• Work and live in a small team environment.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• BA/BS with 0-3 years experience; or AA/AS and 4 years of experience; or High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Certified FAA UAS Pilot License.
• Must be able to obtain an Amateur Radio Technician License.
• Experience instructing large groups of low- and high-ranking personnel in a military environment.
• Experience with COTS multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, including hobbyist UAS experience.
• Demonstrated experience in pre-deployment training and knowledge exchange supporting field training exercises (FTX), Validation Exercises (VALEX), and other technical exchange events.
• Experience with all RPV (land, air, and sea) and ability to design/fabricate with limited instructions or pre-built kits.
• Ability to research emerging RPV technologies, describe their advantages, and the impact to DoD capabilities.
• Knowledge of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP).
• Ability to take technical RPV knowledge and inform/instruct others about the technology, capabilities and limitations, and impacts to DoD capabilities.
• Proficient in utilizing standard MS Office computer applications and intelligence-related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off