Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (DART) SME / Instructor

Mayvin, Inc.; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits

Supportive work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mayvin seeks experienced SMEs and instructors to deliver DART training for first responders and emergency personnel. Training blends classroom, hands-on exercises, and field demonstrations at EMRTC in Socorro, NM, with travel to local/state sites as needed.

Candidates bring 3+ years in drone operations for first responders, deep UAS/C-UAS knowledge, and a current FAA Part 107 certificate. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for curriculum development and delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of First Responder drone flight experience.
• Substantial subject matter expertise in UAS assessment, tactics, response operations, and counter-UAS detection equipment.
• Law enforcement experience (current or previous).
• Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating under FAA Part 107.
• High degree of organization and verbal and written communication skills and technical software skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction across a wide area of UAS, Counter-UAS technologies and threats.
• Research and identify resources relevant to DART training, threat mitigation, and counter technologies/strategies.
• Instruct on topics such as detection strategies, identification methods, threat assessment and practical response techniques.
• Review course materials for conformance with US law, FAA, DOW, DHS, and FBI/FBIP regulations.
• Participate in curriculum development and updates based on lessons learned and NMIMT/FEMA NTED standards.
• Maintain and comply with FAA Part 107 and NMIMT Instructor Certification Program requirements.

Skills

UAS/tactics expertise

First Responder drone experience

Counter-UAS detection

Instructor/ training delivery

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Strong communication

Curriculum development

Job description

Mayvin, in partnership with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New Mexico Tech Institute of Mining and Technology (NMTIMT) in partnership with the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), is seeking Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (DART) SMEs and Instructors to join the team and deliver cutting edge training to first responders and emergency personnel. Instruction is delivered through a blend of classroom, hands-on exercises and field demonstrations at NMTIMT’s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) in Socorro, NM or at a local, state, or tribal emergency responder unit locations.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must be able to undergo and pass a background investigation.Travel is required to support resident and mobile course offering(s)Responsibilities:The candidate must be a drone subject matter expert and capable of providing instruction across a wide area of UAS, Counter-UAS technologies and threatsAble to conduct research and identify resources relevant to DART training, threat mitigation, as well as counter technologies and strategiesProficient with and able to instruct on real world topics such as:Detection strategiesIdentification methodsThreat assessmentPractical response techniquesReview course materials to ensure conformance with US law, regulations and compliance with FAA, DOW, DHS, and FBIParticipate in curriculum development and updates based on lessons learned and NMIMT and FEMA NTED standardsMaintain and comply with FAA Part 107 and NMIMT Instructor Certification Program requirements throughout the duration of assignmentRequired Qualifications:Minimum 3 years of First Responder drone flight experience, requiredPossess substantial subject matter expertise in Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) assessment, tactics, response operations, and counter-UAS detection equipmentLaw Enforcement (current or previous) experienceExperience as a classroom instructorRemote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating, under FAA Part 107Possess a high degree of organization and verbal and written communication skills and technical software skillsAbout MayvinMayvin is more than a workplace—it’s a community built on innovation, ingenuity, and impact. Enjoy outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly supportive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and—most importantly—your voice matters. Here, you're treated with the dignity and respect you deserve.Mayvin is proud to support the national security mission of the United States through exceptional service to the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Justice. Join us in solving the nation's toughest challenges—because at Mayvin, #PeopleMatter and it's time to #ReimagineYourMission.