CUAS Technical Specialist — Field Deployment & Ops

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc. seeks a CUAS Technical Specialist to support TSA and Federal Air Marshal Service operations. Responsibilities include deploying, configuring, operating, and maintaining CUAS equipment in field and fixed-site setups.

The role requires high school diploma, 3+ years in CUAS technical/operational roles, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification, and ability to travel up to 30% nationwide. Security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• CUAS operations experience or equivalent in gov/contract settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, firmware, networking, and communications.
• Experience documenting technical activities, maintenance actions, and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and operate fixed-site, mobile, and portable CUAS systems.
• Operate detection and mitigation equipment under government direction.
• Perform pre-deployment testing, calibration, and readiness verification.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot CUAS hardware, software, firmware, networks, and comms.
• Diagnose issues and coordinate repairs and vendor support.
• Support data portals, TAK, and integration tools.
• Support interoperability among sensors and C2 systems.
• Monitor equipment condition and status.
• Travel up to 30% to deployment locations nationwide.

Skills

CUAS operations experience

Hardware/software troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc. seeks a CUAS Technical Specialist to support TSA and Federal Air Marshal Service operations. Responsibilities include deploying, configuring, operating, and maintaining CUAS equipment in field and fixed-site setups.

The role requires high school diploma, 3+ years in CUAS technical/operational roles, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification, and ability to travel up to 30% nationwide. Security clearances may be required.