UAS Systems Engineer & Instructor — Flight Operations Lead
Platform Aerospace
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Job summary
Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA is seeking a UAS Systems Engineer/Instructor to support operation, sustainment, development, and training of Vanilla UAS. The role combines engineering with instruction across classroom, simulator, and live-flight formats, while aiding system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in UAS and systems engineering, and is eligible for a secret clearance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
- 5+ years of technical experience with UAS.
- 5+ years in network or systems engineering.
- Experience operating or supporting Group 3 UAS platforms.
- Experience developing or delivering technical training programs.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% and obtain/maintain SECRET clearance.
- Knowledge of flight operations and mission planning systems.
- Ability to work in a dynamic ops environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight instruction.
- Support system integration, sustainment, and configuration management.
- Develop and trace system requirements; support V&V efforts.
- Plan and execute developmental and operational testing.
- Troubleshoot system and GCS issues; perform engineering analysis.
- Support flight operations and mission planning following regs.
- Identify continuous improvement to enhance performance and readiness.
- Prepare technical docs and brief leadership and customers.
- Perform other duties as required.
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Platform Aerospace in Blackstone, VA is seeking a UAS Systems Engineer/Instructor to support operation, sustainment, development, and training of Vanilla UAS. The role combines engineering with instruction across classroom, simulator, and live-flight formats, while aiding system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in UAS and systems engineering, and is eligible for a secret clearance.
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