CareerPlan

Specialist, Unmanned Systems Engineer

USAFull-time$81k–$150k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design, integrate, and test tactical radio-based communications systems and OEM equipment into unmanned, fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and ground-mobile assets.

Role type

Senior IC unmanned systems engineer (tactical communications)

Builds

Tactical communications solutions integrated into customer platforms

Domain

Defense / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) / RF Communications

Required skills

UAS piloting (multirotor/fixed-wing), mission planning, systems engineering, flight test evaluation, electrical systems integration, technical documentation, risk assessment

Preferred skills

L3Harris radio systems, HF/VHF/UHF/SATCOM waveforms, military asset use cases, field engineering, international travel

Technologies

Betaflight, ArduPilot, L3Harris radio systems, Doctrine Support Mobile Security

Responsibilities

Analyze and integrate tactical radio systems into customer platforms; Plan flight events and serve as Remote Pilot in Command; Conduct systems engineering activities including requirements management and trade studies; Prepare post-flight reports and technical briefings; Liaise between engineering disciplines and customers; Coordinate deliverables with test, manufacturing, and program management teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC