Applied Research Associates - Fort Liberty, NC
posted 19 days ago
About the position
The successful UAS Systems Integrator will be required to provide direct support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and their military partner in all aspects of their area of specialized knowledge. Emphasis areas include (but are not limited to) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) mission planning and control systems, Avionics and flight control system integration; Integrated UAS test development and evaluation; UAS component rapid prototyping. This position directly enables rapid Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) activities undertaken to enable Concept of Operations (CONOP) development on an operationally relevant timeline. The selected candidate will assist the military partner in identifying vulnerabilities in threat networks relevant to their area of expertise and guide the development and integration of technological solutions designed to exploit those vulnerabilities. The well qualified UAS integrator will be a critical component of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) assembled to ensure client requirements are being addressed. The selected candidate will be expected to coordinate with external organizations (National Labs, Intelligence Community and Vendors) to evaluate threats, conduct systems analysis, and coordinate technical integration in support of emerging CONOP development. Selected candidates will also be expected to participate in meetings as the representative of the team and prepare and present technical briefings to customers and upper management.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and military partners.
- Assist in identifying vulnerabilities in threat networks.
- Guide the development and integration of technological solutions.
- Participate in Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to address client requirements.
- Coordinate with external organizations for threat evaluation and systems analysis.
- Prepare and present technical briefings to customers and upper management.
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen.
- Eligibility to apply for and hold a US security clearance.
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's Degree in related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, RF or Systems engineering).
- Experience/expertise in project management and/or testing and evaluation.
- Experience/expertise in WMD and/or working with military customers.
