UAS Systems Engineer and Flight Instructor

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA is seeking an UAS Systems Engineer/Instructor to join the Flight Operations department. The role blends systems engineering with instructional duties to deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight training while supporting integration, testing, and ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction to operators and maintainers, managing system requirements, and assisting with verification, validation, and mission planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of technical experience with UAS.
• 5+ years of experience in network and/or systems engineering.
• Experience operating, maintaining, or supporting Group 3 UAS platforms.
• Experience developing or delivering technical training programs.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and obtain/maintain Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight instruction to UAS operators, maintainers, and support personnel.
• Support Vanilla UAS system integration, sustainment, and configuration management activities.
• Develop, manage, and trace system requirements, and support verification and validation efforts.
• Plan, support, and execute developmental and operational testing, including data collection and analysis.
• Troubleshoot system and ground control station issues, perform engineering analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support flight operations and mission planning, ensuring safe and compliant operations in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, training effectiveness, and mission readiness.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and briefings for leadership and customers.

Skills

UAS experience

Systems engineering

Technical training delivery

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering / related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA is seeking an UAS Systems Engineer/Instructor to join the Flight Operations department. The role blends systems engineering with instructional duties to deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight training while supporting integration, testing, and ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction to operators and maintainers, managing system requirements, and assisting with verification, validation, and mission planning.