DEPLOYING UAS PILOT

Darkblade Systems Employment Opportunity

Position: UAS PILOT – DEPLOYABLE

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland / OCONUS

Overview: Darkblade Systems is seeking a deployable UAS Pilot to perform operational responsibilities for COTS UAS fixed-wing and rotary platforms and support systems to gather intelligence for mission planning, mission sensor/payload operations, launching, remotely piloting, and recovering remote piloted ground and air vehicle systems. The UAS Pilot will be available for 6-month rotational deployments to the CENTCOM AOR.

Security Clearance Required: Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Education: BA/BS with 0-3yrs experience; or AA/AS and 4 years of experience; or HS/GED and 6 years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience instructing large groups of low and high-ranking personnel in a military environment.
• Experience with COTS multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, to include hobbyist UAS experience.
• Demonstrated experience in pre-deployment training and knowledge exchange supporting field training exercises (FTX), Validation Exercises (VALEX), and other technical exchange events.
• Must be able to obtain a Certified FAA UAS Pilot License.
• Must be able to successfully complete CRC and deploy to CENTCOM theater.
• 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 RPV technologies, describe their advantages, and the impact to DoD capabilities.
• Knowledge of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP).
• Ability to take technical RPV knowledge and inform/instruct others about the technology, capabilities and limitations, and impacts 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 in order to influence correct use of the RPV technology at technical exchange events or test events.
• Ability to work independently while in other locations and interacting with other organizations and military units.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the acquisition, fabrication, modification, programming, and maintenance of multi-rotor and fixed-wing COTS UAS platforms for training and test events.
• Launch and recover the air vehicle, performs pre-flight, in flight, and post flight checks.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS (to possible conflict areas) on short notice to disseminate relevant threat information.
• Assist with vulnerability site assessments to inform analyst team about possible use of UAS.
• Coordinate with national and international intelligence agencies to develop data sharing capability, trend analysis and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate and act as safety officer for flight operations during training and test events.
• Provide comprehensive technical red-team analysis.
• Perform all functional duties independently.

Darkblade Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Security Clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Company's website:

• WWW.DARKBLADESYSTEMS.COM

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/darkblade-systems-corporation

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place