UAS Integrator with Security Clearance

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented UAS Integrator to join our team! In this role you will get to design, build, test, and fly UAS test platform to include proficiency in operating rotary and fixed wing UAS. The UAS Integrator is an advanced Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) and technician of various types, models, and hybrids of UAS. What You'll Be Doing: Build, fly, manipulate, test, and repair myriad of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Support C-UAS demonstrations, testing, evaluations, and training
Conduct operational support, monitoring, and maintenance of UAS in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support C-UAS operational requirements.
Operate and fly test articles to emulate realistic threat profiles
Plan UAS operations/flights via mission planner software
Provide onsite training to end users on all integrated systems
Provide remote troubleshooting and assistance to end users
Instruct Part 107 rotary wing certified personnel on fixed wing operations
Understand and follow project designs/schematics to include 3D printing, electronics, aerodynamics
Complete Flight Logs and enter flight operations data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Conduct After-Action Reports (AARs) following flight operations, as required
Complete required project documentation and ensure projects are accurate
Assist with installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, repairing, and/or operating system of systems to include passive and active electronic warfare systems, radars, and EO/IR cameras What Required Skills You'll Bring: Education Bachelor's or associate degree or Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces in a related aviation or UAS field
Experience Candidate must have a working knowledge in range extenders, first person viewer technology, flight controllers, electronic speed control, telemetry radios, and ground control stations.
RC Modeling / building experience
Building DIY prototype models
Familiarity with UAS control modalities and systems and various components of the UAS
Expert fixed wing and/or rotary wing remote pilot for Group 1 and Group 2 UAS
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. Expert in various autopilot specifically the Pixhawk or ArduPilot family of flight controllers
Entry level Engineering position
Refer to Job Description for Education and Experience Requirements What Desired Skills You'll Bring: FAA Part 107 required
Ability to work alone or within a group.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools.
Basic understanding of RF theory; experience with communications, GPS, and electronic countermeasures systems is highly desired.
UAS incident reporting
FAA/flight coordination
FAA Low Altitude Authorization and Notification (LAANC) system PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift objects 50-80 pounds such as boxes and other equipment.
Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment
Must meet most stringent country medical clearance requirements. Position requires adherence to approved vaccination protocols as determined by location.
Work Conditions: Typical assignments are performed in climate controlled and external environments with a variety of weather conditions.
Travel: Candidates should be willing to travel / TDY away from their home location for up to 30% of a typical work year, potentially to international diplomatic facilities Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $40.05 - $70.10 This position requires a Fit for Duty exam as part of the job requirements. Successful completion of this exam(s) will be required post offer acceptance, prior to you being able to continue in the hiring process and onboarding. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!