Tethered UAS Program Management
This is an opportunity to train to become a USaS's Tethered UAS Program Manager. The Trainee will learn all of the skills and gain all of the experience needed to manage programs that include government and commercial parties using tethered unmanned aerial systems for communications, disaster relief, ISR, and many other purposes.
ABOUT THE JOB
TUAS Program Managers work with government and commercial clients to identify the needs of governmental and commercial clients' mission needs or of the needs of the Company's TUAS program and then assist in filling those needs. Issues addressed may include, but not be limited to:• TUAS Specifications (UAV, Ground Controller)• Vehicle or Vessel TUAS Mounting• Payload Identification, Testing, and Integration• Image, Signal, and Sensor Data Processing• Image, Signal, and Sensor Data BackhaulTUAS Program Managers require general understanding of all technologies involved in sophisticated TUAS missions, as well as excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with government and commercial clients to identify mission needs.
- Assist in filling the needs of TUAS programs including specifications, mounting, payload integration, and data processing.
- Manage programs involving tethered unmanned aerial systems for various purposes like communications and disaster relief.
QUALIFICATIONS
- General understanding of technologies involved in sophisticated TUAS missions.
- Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
- FAA Part 107 small UAS pilot certification preferred.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
The Company prefers candidates who possess FAA Part 107 small UAS pilot certification.
ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES
All Services
PROGRAM COST
0
OTHER
- Some field work may be required.- Trainees must be comfortable piloting small drones- Work environment is casual