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C-UAS Contingency Field Service Watch Stander
| Company | Parsons |
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| Location | Bluemont, VA, USA |
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| Salary | $29.42 – $51.49 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Associates degree in uncrewed system technologies and an Honorable Discharge from U.S. Armed Forces.
- Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or uncrewed system technologies.
- Ability to define the various components of UAS
- Ability to define the different groups of UAS from Group 1-3
- Ability to describe operational characteristics of rotary and fixed wing UAS
- Academic UAS experience through accredited UAS programs.
- Candidate must hold a valid U.S. passport or can obtain a U.S. passport.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a class 1 DOS medical clearance.
- SECRET level Security Clearance required, or ability to obtain a secret.
- Experience flying Group 1-2 rotary and fixed wing UAS
- FAA Part 107 License
- Great written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Support C-UAS demonstrations, testing, evaluations, and training
- Building, flying, manipulate, test, and repair myriad of Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAVs)
- Monitor multiple C-UAS capability ensuring real time airspace awareness in the assigned area of responsibility and report required UAS events in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Safely operate and articulate C-UAS mitigation options in accordance with local SOP
- Conduct operational support, monitoring, and maintenance of C-UAS in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support client C-UAS operational requirements
- Perform technical inspections, system checks, fault diagnosis, identify the cause of failures, replace Least Replaceable Unit (LRU), test and restore C-UAS to full functionality
- Conduct basic software maintenance of C-UAS (install/upgrade load sets, firmware, software upgrades, etc.)
- Conduct scheduled maintenance as described by the C-UAS program office and complete assigned work orders
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work alone or within a group
- Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools
- Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmit and receive technologies
- Experience with UAS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired
- The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users.
