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UAS Pilot-Mid

GDIT
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Atlantic City, NJ, USA
Sep 20, 2026

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Science and Research

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Collaboration, Flight Operations, Research and Development, Technical Standards, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

RESEARCH ANALYST

Research Analyst / UAS Pilot

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Research Analyst /UAS Pilot supporting the FAA's Airport Research Division. You will be part of the team assessing different concepts and approaches to using UAS platforms to improve the safety and efficiency of Airport Operations. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Research Analyst Associate you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Research Analyst joining our team to

HOW A RESEARCH ANALYST / UAS PILOT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft. Develop flight test plans and procedures. Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations. Plans and performs a wide range of in-process and final testing of analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems, and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions. Technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS. This effort requires collaboration with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, which includes manufacturers, commercial vendors, industry trade associations, technical standards organizations, academic institutions, research and development centers, governmental agencies, and other regulators. Ultimately, technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Not Required
  • Required Experience: Must be Part 107 Certified and have 100-plus documented hours of safely operating UAS platforms.
  • Security Clearance Level: FAA Suitability Background
  •  Required Skills and Abilities: Part 107 Certified.
  •  Preferred Skills: Experience using flight planning software
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in any field.
  • Location: On-site at the William J Hughes Technical Center at the Atlantic City Airport

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  •  Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  •  Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  •  Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  •  Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $64,230 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NJ Atlantic City

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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Job ID

RQ228344

Security Clearance

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