UAV Operator, Launched Effects
Core
Technical operations engineer supporting the deployment, field maintenance, and sustainment of small aerial drones (Group 1-3) like Altius in austere environments for military customers.
Role type
Senior IC technical operations engineer (UAV systems)
Builds
Operational readiness and sustainment of small tactical drones (Altius, Ghost, Anvil, Bolt)
Domain
Defense / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) / Field Operations
Required skills
Field operations execution, hardware/software/networking troubleshooting, root cause analysis, operational planning, customer training, incident response, regulatory compliance (FAA/DFARS)
Preferred skills
Linux/Unix command-line, networking and spectrum analysis, logistics planning, military contracting experience
Technologies
Lattice OS, JIRA, Foundry, Odoo, Linux/Unix
Responsibilities
Execute flight operations and conduct field maintenance on UAVs; Deploy products to austere locations; Troubleshoot complex hardware/software/networking issues; Communicate field status to internal and customer teams; Support customer demonstrations and training; Conduct incident response root-cause analyses (RCAs) and post-incident reviews; Maintain support plans and documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
