Counter-UAS Operations Specialist

RELI Group, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

RELI Group, Inc. is seeking a CUAS-focused professional to support the TSA Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems program at TSA HQ in Springfield, VA.

The role involves deploying, configuring, operating, and maintaining CUAS equipment, with core hours 8am-4pm. You will work onsite, handle testing, diagnostics, and reporting, and coordinate with government teams to ensure readiness and secure nationwide deployment readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant CUAS technical or operational experience.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 30% from the National Capital Region to deployment locations nationwide.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supporting CUAS or related systems.
• Experience documenting technical activities, maintenance actions, system status, incidents, or after-action activities.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, configuring, and operating fixed-site mobile and portable CUAS systems.
• Operating CUAS detection and authorized mitigation equipment under required Government direction or oversight.
• Performing pre-deployment testing, system calibration, operational checks and readiness verification.
• Installing and configuring Government approved CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and system integrations.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and communications.
• Diagnosing technical faults and coordinating equipment repairs or vendor support.
• Supporting CUAS data portals, Team Awareness Kit (TAK) and other Government-approved integration and situational awareness tools.
• Supporting interoperability and integration among CUAS sensors, command and control systems, data portals, networks and approved external systems.
• Monitoring Equipment condition, performance, connectivity and operational status.
• Supporting multiple CUAS manufacturers, platforms, configurations and vendor neutral technologies.
• Preparing, contributing or documenting CUAS operations, maintenance actions, system status, technical reports, incident documentation and after-action reports.

Skills

CUAS experience

Remote Pilot Certificate

Travel readiness

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

U.S. citizenship

Driver's license

Security clearance eligibility

Job description

RELI Group, Inc. is seeking a CUAS-focused professional to support the TSA Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems program at TSA HQ in Springfield, VA.

The role involves deploying, configuring, operating, and maintaining CUAS equipment, with core hours 8am-4pm. You will work onsite, handle testing, diagnostics, and reporting, and coordinate with government teams to ensure readiness and secure nationwide deployment readiness.