General Summary
COLSA Corporation is hiring for a UAS Specialist to join our Uncrewed Systems Department where you will participate in the integration, maintenance, training, and test of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)
- Participates in rapid prototyping for the design process for drones
- Makes recommendations for modification during the design process based on feedback from previous testing results to meet desired specifications.
- Performs assembly of mechanical and electrical drones, integration and test, and buildup of assemblies & subassemblies
- Uses a variety of machine shop tools and other items including CNC mills, 3D printers, etc.
- Documents processes and build techniques
- Provides technical support to stakeholders and troubleshoots issues
- Participates in testing, data collection and analysis
- Prepares reports for leadership discussions on the process and recommends process improvement
- May assist operations and training team with curriculum and training demonstrations
- Travel for field testing and/or project meetings
- May pilot drone following a specific flight plan or obtaining useful footage
At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in technical or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and mechanical components required
- Ability to obtain interim Secret clearance within 6 months of hire; US Citizenship required
- Willing and able to travel with UAS Operations and Training teams up to 10% (as needed)
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA FAR Part 107 Certified preferred
- Secret clearance
- Experience with Mission Planner and other drone programming/configuration software
- Understanding of drone integration process
- Previous experience with drone flight testing
- Understanding of rapid prototyping in a manufacturing or DoD environment
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.