UAS Build Technician

CACI International, Inc.
Aberdeenprovingground, MD
25 Mar 2024

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UAS Build Technician

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

CACI is seeking an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Build Technician or Engineer with expertise in designing, assembling, and testing unmanned aircraft systems to work at our ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD (APG) location. The ideal candidate may have a background in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, and have knowledge of control systems, sensors, communication technologies, and flight dynamics.

What You'll Get to Do:
  • Responsible for identifying materials for acquisition, fabrication, modification, programming, and maintenance of multi-rotor and fixed-wing COTS UAS platforms for training and test events.
  • Conduct launches and recovers the air vehicle, performs pre-flight, in flight, and post flight checks.
  • Use specialized software tools for 3D modeling, simulation, and programming of flight paths (e.g. Solidworks)
  • Plan, coordinate and work with 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.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
  • BA/BS with 0-3yrs experience; or AA/AS and 4 years of experience; or HS/GED and 6 years of experience.
  • Experience in additive manufacturing
  • Experience with COTS multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, to include hobbyist UAS experience
  • Familiar with a range of materials and components used in UAV construction, such as carbon fiber, aluminum alloys and various power plants.
  • Must be able to obtain a Certified FAA UAS Pilot License.
  • Must be able to obtain an Amateur Radio Technician License.
  • Experience with all RPV (land, air, and sea) and ability to design/fabricate with limited instructions or pre-built kits.
  • Ability to research emerging Remote Piloted Vehicles (RPV) technologies, describe their advantages, and the impact to DoD capabilities.
  • Proficient in utilizing standard MS Office computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.
  • Define and carry out scenarios (in test events or training events) in which RPV technology can be utilized.
  • Ability to understanding and interpret customer requirements to influence correct use of the RPV technology at technical exchange events or test events.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, collaborating with other engineers, pilots, and project managers to deliver reliable and effective UAV solutions
  • Ability to communicate and function effectively in a team environment.

What We Can Offer You:

- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.