Aerospace UAV/UAS Analyst - TS/SCI, High-Impact Defense

CACI International; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Aerospace Technologies Analyst to support the National Ground Intelligence Center in Charlottesville, VA. The role involves performing and coordinating analyses of foreign UAV/UAS capabilities and preparing technical assessments for project leadership.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in aerospace engineering, 3+ years in DoD analytical work, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in aerospace, aeronautical or related engineering field.
• 3+ years in a technical analytical role on DoD programs.
• Experience with unmanned aerial systems (UAV/UAS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis on foreign fixed-wing UAS, including system design, aerodynamics, flight performance, and battlefield effectiveness.
• Predict future capabilities and identify vulnerabilities for mitigation.
• Inform decisions across Detect & Identify, Track, Defeat thresholds.
• Increase threat characterization and data dissemination to close information gaps.
• Identify technical omissions and discrepancies using open-source and government data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written

Independent work

UAV/UAS experience

Education

BA/BS in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

CACI is seeking an Aerospace Technologies Analyst to support the National Ground Intelligence Center in Charlottesville, VA. The role involves performing and coordinating analyses of foreign UAV/UAS capabilities and preparing technical assessments for project leadership.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in aerospace engineering, 3+ years in DoD analytical work, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.