Sr. Technical Advisor - Offensive Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (OsUAS) Program Office
Core
Senior Technical Advisor providing independent assessment and guidance on the development, test, procurement, and fielding of Group 1-3 offensive small UAS capabilities for the USAF OsUAS Program Office.
Role type
Senior Technical Advisor (Systems Engineering & Acquisition)
Builds
Group 1-3 offensive sUAS capabilities for permissive and contested environments
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
multi-disciplinary systems engineering, defense acquisition oversight, technical analysis, engineering trades, risk assessment, technical readiness evaluation, stakeholder management, cross-organizational collaboration
Preferred skills
autonomy, distributed orchestration, digital engineering tools, advanced sensing (EO/IR, LIDAR), electronic warfare, assured PNT, mesh networking, AI/ML for autonomy, cybersecurity authorization, airworthiness processes, Safety Review Boards, flight test, counter-UAS threat environments
Technologies
UAS platforms, EO/IR sensors, LIDAR, mesh networking, AI/ML
Responsibilities
Provide expert technical judgment for system design trades and acquisition strategy; foster collaborative relationships with government, SETA, and contractor partners; engage experts in autonomy, EW, and sensing to address technical challenges; identify technical risks and advise leadership on mitigation; contribute to payload integration, autonomy, and survivability mission areas.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities