UAV Systems Engineer – Field Prototyping & Flight Ops

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc seeks a UAV Systems Specialist in Maryland to design, integrate, fabricate, test, operate, and sustain unmanned aerial systems and related subsystems. The role acts as a hands‑on contributor bridging engineering, fabrication, flight operations, and event support, focusing on rapid prototyping and system reliability.

The position involves working with aircraft platforms, avionics, propulsion, payloads, and telemetry, with duties spanning documentation, field deployments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands‑on experience in UAS/engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience supporting UAS platforms or complex electromechanical systems.
• Hands‑on experience with UAS assembly, integration, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, integration, and modification of fixed-wing and multirotor UAS platforms.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain avionics, propulsion systems, payloads, and communications hardware.
• Assist with system‑level testing, ground checks, and flight readiness activities.
• Support flight operations, test events, and field deployments as required.
• Execute diagnostics and root‑cause analysis on UAS hardware and subsystems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, and configuration records.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering teams.
• Support rapid turnaround and high‑tempo tasking tied to customer‑driven timelines.

Skills

UAS assembly & integration

Troubleshooting

Read wiring diagrams

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Scripting basics

Telemetry systems

Job description

CACI International Inc seeks a UAV Systems Specialist in Maryland to design, integrate, fabricate, test, operate, and sustain unmanned aerial systems and related subsystems. The role acts as a hands‑on contributor bridging engineering, fabrication, flight operations, and event support, focusing on rapid prototyping and system reliability.

The position involves working with aircraft platforms, avionics, propulsion, payloads, and telemetry, with duties spanning documentation, field deployments,