C-UAS Operator/Technician

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) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.

Job Requisition:

C-UAS Operator/Technician

Location

Washington, DC, and Maryland

Work Arrangement:

Onsite / event-based; approximately 80% travel; potential 24/7 operational coverage

Salary Range

Please provide your salary requirement

Clearance:

Top Secret

Positions/Start date:

Up to 5 positions/ start in October 2026

Relocation:

Must relocate at your own expense

Program Overview

The Customer requires enhanced situational awareness and rapid response capabilities during protection events nationwide. The Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) program provides detection, tracking, and mitigation of unauthorized drone activity at protective sites. Contractor personnel operate and sustain government-furnished CUAS systems from Customer facilities and at protective sites, integrating operations with Customer command-and-control systems (including VIDTERRA and TAK). The number and type of systems and the level of contractor support for each event are determined by Customer based on the size of the protective site, event duration, protectee itineraries, and advance timeframe.

Position Summary

The C-UAS Operator/Technician sets up, operates, maintains, and integrates government-furnished C-UAS equipment supporting CUSTOMER protection events nationwide. The role delivers turn-key RF spectrum analysis and deconfliction, performs equipment setup, verification, and take-down at protective sites, maintains equipment in a constant state of readiness for immediate activation, conducts real-time system health monitoring and troubleshooting, and integrates C-UAS detection, tracking, and mitigation data with CUSTOMER command-and-control systems (VIDTERRA and TAK). This is an event-based role requiring nationwide and international travel and the ability to support 24/7 operational coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver turn-key 24/7 RF spectrum analysis for each protective mission; conduct RF deconfliction to optimize C-UAS equipment placement and minimize interference with mission-critical communications.
• Deploy, set up, verify, and maintain proper operation of government-furnished C-UAS equipment at all designated protective sites, including real-time system health monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Dismantle and securely store C-UAS equipment following each event, ensuring all assets are maintained in a state of readiness for rapid redeployment.
• Maintain C-UAS systems in a continuous stand-by posture, ready for immediate activation upon CUSTOMER request; monitor for, and respond to, unauthorized drone activity in real time.
• Integrate C-UAS equipment and data feeds with CUSTOMER command-and-control infrastructure to enable coordinated detection, tracking, and mitigation of aerial threats.
• Support secure, encrypted communications and data transmission; implement secure authentication and access controls in accordance with federal cybersecurity standards.
• Conduct interoperability testing with CUSTOMER IT staff prior to each event to validate connectivity, video distribution, and integration with VIDTERRA and TAK.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; manage spare parts, repair services, and logistics to sustain uninterrupted mission capability.
• Provide on-site or remote IT support during protection events to troubleshoot and resolve network or integration issues in real time.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, work in adverse weather, climb ladders, work on rooftops, and lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities, system performance, incident logs, after-action reviews, and network configuration/integration/troubleshooting guides for CUSTOMER inspection.
• Participate in protective advance planning meetings, pre-event briefings, and post-event debriefings with CUSTOMER stakeholders.
• Adhere to all CUSTOMER security protocols, information-handling requirements, and federal IT/cybersecurity standards.
• When not deployed on active missions, work from the National Capital Region (NCR) facility to service, maintain, and store equipment and complete required CUSTOMER training.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Experience with C-UAS detection, tracking, and mitigation systems, RF spectrum analysis, and/or RF deconfliction.
• Experience deploying, setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic, RF, or C-UAS systems in field/operational environments.
• Experience with secure network connectivity, encrypted data transmission, and integration with command-and-control systems.
• Ability to complete government-provided CUSTOMER training as required (offered on a rolling basis; training period not to exceed one month).
• Ability to travel nationwide and internationally (approximately 80% travel) and support variable schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and 24/7 event coverage.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics technician background or equivalent formal technical training.
• Military or federal C-UAS, SIGINT, electronic warfare (EW), or RF/communications systems experience.
• Experience with VIDTERRA, TAK, or other secure C2/data-distribution systems.
• Manufacturer or platform-specific CUAS certifications.
• Prior experience supporting CUSTOMER, federal protective services, or National Special Security Event (NSSE) operations.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Performance Standards

• 100% coverage during all designated protection periods.
• Continuous stand-by readiness with immediate activation upon CUSTOMER request.
• Successful integration and operation with CUSTOMER systems (VIDTERRA and TAK) for every event.
• Full compliance with all applicable federal law, CUSTOMER directives, and federal IT/cybersecurity standards.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

E-Verify Statement

Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Disability Statement

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at [e-mail].