MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Unmanned Aerial Systems Expert to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 1 day onsite and 4 days remote per week.
The role requires an individual with a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within the DHS or Department of War (DoW) acquisition ecosystems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert and technical authority for the UAS, sUAS, and operational knowledge for uninhabited aerial systems
- Provide high-level consultation on sUAS requirements, capabilities, and policies
- Direct the work of junior and intermediate engineers, ensuring that all test activities align with mission-critical objectives and provide the statistical evidence required for acquisition decisions
- Ensure that all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards
- Serve as a key bridge between mission requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts are consistently documented to support procurement decisions
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field
12+ years of experience in UAS and sUAS
- Deep knowledge of aviation policy, engineering, field operations, and developmental testing as related to UAS & sUAS
- Understanding of 14 CFR Part 107
- Strong understanding of uncrewed aircraft systems capabilities, hardware, and software
- Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle
Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field
- War Acquisition University (WAU) or DHS System Engineering or Test and Evaluation Certifications
Clearance Requirements:
- Must possess active Top Secret clearance
Physical Requirements:
- The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations