C-UAS Field Operator/Technician (24/7 Readiness)

Drone.vet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Group Term Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) invites applications for a C-UAS Operator/Technician to support protection events nationwide. The role requires setup, operation, maintenance and integration of government-furnished C-UAS gear, RF spectrum analysis, and real-time data feeds with CID/C2 systems.

Travel ~80%, 24/7 coverage, and potential telework outside deployments as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with C-UAS, RF spectrum analysis or RF deconfliction.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting field electronic/RF/C-UAS systems.
• Ability to travel nationwide and internationally (approx. 80%).
• Travel readiness for extended schedules and 24/7 coverage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 24/7 RF spectrum analysis for protective missions.
• Deploy, verify, and maintain government-furnished C-UAS equipment at sites.
• Dismantle and store equipment post-mission for rapid redeployment.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot in real time.
• Integrate data with CUSTOMER C2 systems (VIDTERRA/TAK).
• Provide secure, encrypted communications and access controls.
• Test interoperability with CUSTOMER IT staff before events.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; manage spares.
• Provide on-site or remote IT support during events.
• Stand for long periods, climb, and lift 50 lbs as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

RF spectrum analysis

C-UAS detection

Field operation experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

VIDTERRA

TAK

Job description

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) invites applications for a C-UAS Operator/Technician to support protection events nationwide. The role requires setup, operation, maintenance and integration of government-furnished C-UAS gear, RF spectrum analysis, and real-time data feeds with CID/C2 systems.

Travel ~80%, 24/7 coverage, and potential telework outside deployments as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.