Description
Leidos' Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious UAS Interoperability Technician to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center.
The successful candidate will perform integration, testing, and certification of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Command Control Computers Communications and Intelligence (C4I) technologies in software or hardware-in-the-loop simulated environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) based on system capability requirements
- Conducting Army Interoperability Certification (AIC) testing of candidate system software and hardware
- Developing solutions to complex interoperability problems during testing phases
- Working closely with JSIL leadership to support system development lifecycle
- Interfacing with customers to establish testing practices and meet delivery needs
The ideal candidate will have:
- A BS degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with 2-4 years of experience or a Masters degree with less than 2 years of experience
- Familiarity with UAS flight and mission operations
- Knowledge of UAS C4I technologies
- Experience with UAS simulation software and hardware technologies
- UAS integration and testing experience
- Test procedure development skills
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Security+ Certification
Preferred qualifications include operational UAS experience, UAS data communications expertise, familiarity with C4I software and interfaces, and hands-on experience in technical disciplines such as payloads, data links, and command and control.
The pay range for this position is $59,150.00 - $106,925.00.