Autonomous Systems Integration Specialist

LMI; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 153,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI seeks a Technical Operations Specialist to support a Department of War mission partner J3 in integrating autonomous systems into combatant command operations, targeting cycles and ISR workflows. The role connects operators, planners, engineers, testers, and industry partners to move capabilities from concept to operational use.

The ideal candidate is a practical integrator who understands mission operations and sustains momentum across complex multi-organization activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, aviation, computer science, systems integration, program management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Four or more years of experience in technical operations, systems integration, autonomous systems, uncrewed systems, command and control, test and evaluation, or operational mission support.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Working knowledge of autonomous platforms, mission software, payloads, communications, data, command and control, or related enterprise-to-edge systems.
• Experience supporting military operations, exercises, experimentation, demonstrations, testing, or capability fielding.
• Ability to translate between operational users and technical teams and to document clear requirements and action items.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple commands, program offices, vendors, and technical disciplines.
• Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, meeting facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and work management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or comparable platforms.
• Ability to travel and support field activities in operational and test environments.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of autonomous platforms, payloads, mission software, command and control, data, and communications into operational workflows.
• Map mission threads, targeting processes, intelligence workflows, technical interfaces, and organizational dependencies to identify integration requirements and gaps.
• Coordinate with combatant commands, Military Services, operational units, program offices, test organizations, and industry partners.
• Plan and support demonstrations, experiments, exercises, technical interchange meetings, test events, and operational assessments.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, action trackers, decision logs, risk registers, interface lists, and readiness status products.
• Translate operator needs and mission observations into clear technical requirements, priorities, and follow-on actions.
• Translate technical constraints, system performance, test results, and integration risks into information usable by operators and planners.
• Support development and refinement of concepts of operation, mission threads, tactics, techniques, procedures, test plans, and fielding recommendations.
• Capture user feedback and lessons learned and convert them into prioritized technical and operational improvements.
• Support field integration, deployment preparation, troubleshooting, and on-site coordination during high-tempo events.
• Prepare concise technical and operational briefings for government and LMI leadership.
• Maintain awareness of emerging autonomous capabilities and identify potential applications to current operational problem sets.

Skills

Technical operations

Systems integration

Autonomous systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Jira

Confluence

Job description

LMI seeks a Technical Operations Specialist to support a Department of War mission partner J3 in integrating autonomous systems into combatant command operations, targeting cycles and ISR workflows. The role connects operators, planners, engineers, testers, and industry partners to move capabilities from concept to operational use.

The ideal candidate is a practical integrator who understands mission operations and sustains momentum across complex multi-organization activities.