E-UAS Pilot/Technician: Rapid Aerial ISR

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking qualified personnel to provide enhanced situational awareness and rapid response via government-furnished UAS ISR platforms across nationwide protection zones and the National Capital Region. The role includes operating mobile rapid-response UAS assets with EO/IR, thermal imaging, and communications-relay payloads, and integrating data feeds with customer C2 systems.

Candidates must hold TS clearance, a FAA Part 107 certificate, and typically a BA with 4–8 years (or a Masters

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Typically requires a BA degree and 4-8 years of experience or Masters with 2-6 years of experience.
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Ability to complete government-provided courses within one month.
• Experience operating UAS ISR/rapid-response platforms in ISR, surveillance, public safety, emergency response, law enforcement, military, federal or private-sector environments.
• Experience with mission planning, pre-flight inspections, launch/recovery, flight monitoring, and post-flight documentation.
• Ability to travel nationwide and internationally (about 80%).
• Strong communication and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, and recover government-furnished UAS ISR platforms for continuous aerial surveillance of designated protection zones.
• Operate mobile rapid-response UAS platforms with high-resolution EO/IR cameras, thermal imaging, and relay payloads; ready for immediate launch within 3 minutes.
• Provide real-time video, imagery, sensor data, and updates to CUSTOMER operations centers and stakeholders.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures per FAA Part 107 and CUSTOMER directives.
• Must be able to stand long hours, work in adverse weather, climb ladders, and lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Support integration of UAS data feeds with CUSTOMER C2 infrastructure, including VIDTERRA and TAK.
• Conduct interoperability testing with CUSTOMER IT staff before events to validate connectivity and integration.
• Participate in protective advance planning meetings, pre-event briefings, and post-event debriefings with stakeholders.
• Maintain flight operation documentation and training records; keep certification/training records for inspection.
• Complete government-provided CUSTOMER Basic Operator Course, EUAS Policy course, and platform-specific certifications as required.
• Adhere to all CUSTOMER security protocols and federal cybersecurity standards.
• When not deployed, work from the NCR facility to service, maintain, and store equipment and complete required training.
• Support variable schedules and nationwide travel, including nights, weekends, holidays, and 24/7 event coverage.

Skills

Security clearance

Remote Pilot Certificate

Mission planning

UAS ISR operations

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

VIDTERRA

TAK

Job description

Leidos is seeking qualified personnel to provide enhanced situational awareness and rapid response via government-furnished UAS ISR platforms across nationwide protection zones and the National Capital Region. The role includes operating mobile rapid-response UAS assets with EO/IR, thermal imaging, and communications-relay payloads, and integrating data feeds with customer C2 systems.

Candidates must hold TS clearance, a FAA Part 107 certificate, and typically a BA with 4–8 years (or a Masters