CUAS Systems Engineer & Field Operator

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

Job summary

RELI Group supports TSA Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs to deploy, configure, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and recover CUAS equipment nationwide.

The role requires at least three years of CUAS experience, a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and ability to travel up to 30% from the National Capital Region to deployment sites. Candidates must be able to lift 70 pounds and work outdoors under varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of CUAS technical or operational experience.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% from the National Capital Region to deployment locations nationwide.
• Able to lift and transport equipment up to 70 pounds with accommodations as needed.
• Able to work outdoors, stand for extended periods and handle varying weather conditions.
• U.S. Citizenship and a valid driver's license; ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure and operate fixed-site, mobile and portable CUAS systems.
• Operate CUAS detection and mitigation equipment under government direction.
• Perform pre-deployment testing, calibration and readiness verification.
• Install and configure CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks and integrations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot CUAS hardware, software and networks.
• Diagnose faults and coordinate repairs or vendor support.
• Support CUAS data portals, TAK and other government-approved tools.
• Ensure interoperability among sensors, C2 systems, portals and external systems.
• Document operations, maintenance actions, system status and after-action reports.

Skills

CUAS ops

Troubleshooting

System integration

Remote pilot cert

Education

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Tools

TAK

CUAS hardware

Job description

RELI Group supports TSA Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs to deploy, configure, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and recover CUAS equipment nationwide.

The role requires at least three years of CUAS experience, a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and ability to travel up to 30% from the National Capital Region to deployment sites. Candidates must be able to lift 70 pounds and work outdoors under varying conditions.