UAS Interoperability Technician

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking a UAS Interoperability Technician to join the JSIL Technology and Certification Center. The role focuses on integration, testing, and certification of UAS C4I technologies in software/hardware-in-the-loop environments, supporting testing and customer briefings.

The team collaborates across the Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test program, working with engineers and operators to ensure interoperability and successful test outcomes. On-site with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline plus 2–4 years of experience or MS with less than 2 years in a technical discipline.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• On-site work with travel up to 10%.
• Familiarity with UAS flight operations.
• Experience with UAS C4I technologies and testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) based on customer system capability requirements.
• Perform Army Interoperability Certification (AIC) testing of candidate system software and hardware.
• Develop procedures derived from current and future system requirements documentation.
• Develop solutions to complex interoperability problems during all phases of testing.
• Work with JSIL leadership to support the system’s development lifecycle.
• Interface with the customer to establish testing practices and meet delivery needs.

Skills

UAS interoperability

Testing & certification

C4I technologies

UAS simulation software

System integration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Master's degree in technical discipline

Tools

UAS simulation software

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious UAS Interoperability Technician to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center. This position performs integration, testing and certification of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Command Control Computers Communications and Intelligence (C4I) technologies while operating in software or hardware in the loop simulated environments. This individual will work within an established test team comprised of UAS Operators, Technicians and Engineers contributing to various aspects of UAS interoperability, supporting the conduct of testing and certification, assisting in the production of reports, and summarizing findings for customer briefings.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

Primary Responsibilities

Individuals must be self-motivated to do excellent work that exceeds customer expectations. Candidate must always present a professional demeanor while representing Leidos to customers and stakeholders. Candidate must be willing to travel, as needed, to locations across the U.S.

• Perform Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) based on system capability requirements developed and established by the customer.
• Perform Army Interoperability Certification (AIC) testing of candidate system software and hardware.
• Conduct thorough testing based on established procedures and standards and support development of procedures derived from current and future system requirements documentation.
• Develop solutions to complex interoperability problems during all phases of testing.
• Work closely with the JSIL leadership to provide support during the system’s development lifecycle.
• Interface with the customer to help establish testing practices and meet their software and hardware delivery needs.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) plus 2-4 years of experience or Masters degree with less than 2 years in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). In lieu of a degree 9+ years of UAS equivalent experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with UAS flight and mission operations.
• UAS C4I Technologies (tactical messaging, payload product dissemination).
• UAS simulation software and hardware technologies
• UAS integration and testing.
• Test procedure development.
• Must be a U.S. citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
• On-site work (no remote/hybrid options) with ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security+ Certification.

Other Qualifications

Experience and demonstrated skill in any of the following areas is also a plus:

• Operational UAS experience (operator or maintainer/technician).
• UAS data communications (Tactical Common Datalink, Blue Force Tracker, Link-16, emerging UAS communication technology).
• Familiarity with C4I software and interfaces to include tactical messaging interfaces as defined by DoDAF and AIC mission test threads.
• Comfortable interfacing with customers and working in dynamic environments require expertise on a variety of existing and emerging UAS systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as participate in group projects/test events.
• Hands-on experience in technical disciplines including payloads, data links, and/or command and control.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

July 7, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.