UAS Field Engineer — On-Site Ops, Maintenance & Training

COLSA Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking an on-site technical engineer to support military UAS platforms, ensure readiness, and advise on maintenance. You will lead daily operations, perform tests, collect data, and prepare detailed flight logs and reports.

Travel up to 35% to field exercises and training missions will be required. Applicants must have a high school diploma, 5+ years of experience, UAS flight-control software expertise, US citizenship, and active DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Experience configuring and operating open-source and/or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) UAS flight-control software and radio systems.
• Hands-on experience with Group 1 and Group 2 UAS, including fixed-wing and multirotor flight operations.
• Working knowledge of standard desktop applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• U.S. citizenship required and active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 35% (CONUS/OCONUS).
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical engineering support for military UAS platforms and ensure readiness.
• Lead daily operations, mission planning, system monitoring, and data collection for performance evaluation.
• Direct knowledge of Group 1 and Group 2 UAS experience, fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft.
• Test and employ UAS and/or system equipment to provide training and support.
• Identify required UAS parts, COTS equipment, and capabilities for purchase as needed.
• Perform upgrades, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on airframes, avionics, propulsion, and payloads.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, flight logs, and integration reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and operations teams to resolve field issues and implement improvements.
• Travel with the UAS Training team to onsite field exercises for operations and training.
• Support Training Leads in updating and delivering training materials to customers.

Skills

UAS operations

Technical documentation

Maintenance troubleshooting

COTS flight software

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

COLSA Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking an on-site technical engineer to support military UAS platforms, ensure readiness, and advise on maintenance. You will lead daily operations, perform tests, collect data, and prepare detailed flight logs and reports.

Travel up to 35% to field exercises and training missions will be required. Applicants must have a high school diploma, 5+ years of experience, UAS flight-control software expertise, US citizenship, and active DoD clearance.