cUAS SME with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview: VAXCOM is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with specialized expertise in counter unmanned aerial systems (cUAS); this position will be in Northern Virginia with some OCONUS TDY travel required. This role demands extensive expertise in integrating and evaluating sensor technologies, including long-range cameras and radar systems, both for ground and air surveillances. The SME will drive the development and implementation of complex technical systems, with a focus on UAS, cUAS and RCIED platforms. The ideal candidate will also have significant experience in installation, testing, and maintenance in both domestic and overseas environments, including hostile/austere settings. Roles and Responsibilities: • Lead the integration and evaluation of long-range camera systems and ground/air surveillance radar systems within the program. • Drive the requirements development process for complex systems, ensuring that design and integration meet operational needs and technical specifications. • Develop and implement system designs and integration strategies for both fixed site and mobile UAS and RCIED platforms. • Manage the installation, testing and maintenance of UAS and RCIED systems at both domestic and international facilities. • Ensure effective use of fiber optics, ethernet and microwave systems for content delivery and control during installation and operation. • Provide on-ground expertise in the installation, testing and maintenance of systems in domestic and overseas environments. • Leverage military special operations experience to enhance operational strategies and system performance, drawing on deep knowledge of tactical and strategic considerations. Minimum Qualifications: • Minimum five years of experience integrating long-range camera systems. • Minimum five years of experience in the testing and evaluation of new technology, system design, and requirements development of complex technical systems.
• Minimum five years' experience with fiber optics, ethernet, and microwave systems for content delivery and control. • Minimum three years' experience in the development of Human-machine interface (HMI) requirements for system control and situational awareness display(s).
• Minimum five years' experience in technical electronics testing and maintenance utilizing spectrum analyzers, signal generators, voltage meters, and network and cable continuity and verification test equipment.
• Minimum five years' experience in briefing preparation, presentation, and delivery of verbal and visual reports to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required. Desired Qualifications: • Extensive experience with requirements development, system design, integration and evaluation of long-range camera systems and ground and air surveillance systems. • Proven track record in the installation, testing and maintenance of both fixed site and mobile UAS and RCIED platforms. • Hands-on experience with the installation of systems using fiber optics, ethernet and microwave systems for content delivery and control at domestic and international locations. • Service experience in foreign field operations. • Experience supporting Special Operations military units and/or special activities partners. Physical Requirements: • Ability to deploy/work in austere environments.

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