Location: Fayetteville, NC / Fort Liberty area + Remote/Hybrid Research Support Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Field Support Program Type: DoD SkillBridge Program Length: 90–180 Days Service Member Eligibility: Active-Duty Service Members within the authorized SkillBridge transition window

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Touchpoint International Development Group (TPIDG) is seeking transitioning service members with backgrounds in intelligence, UAS, ISR, electronic warfare, communications, cyber, reconnaissance, special operations, or research for a UAS Research & Threat Analysis SkillBridge Fellowship.

This position focuses on understanding the rapidly evolving UAS threat environment and translating technical and operational information into useful products for military training and defense customers.

Participants will conduct open-source research, technology assessments, threat analysis, UAS capability research, and training-support activities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Research current and emerging UAS technologies.

Analyze commercially available UAS platforms, components, payloads, communications systems, and control architectures.

Conduct open-source intelligence research related to UAS and counter-UAS developments.

Research foreign and adversary UAS employment concepts.

Track emerging UAS capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Support development of realistic UAS threat-recreation scenarios.

Research UAS signatures, sensors, datalinks, navigation, and control systems.

Support counter-UAS training development.

Conduct comparative analysis of UAS platforms and technologies.

Develop technical research products, briefs, threat assessments, and reference materials.

Support instructors and operational personnel with UAS-related research.

Assist with development of military training scenarios and exercise injects.

Maintain research databases and technical references.

Translate technical information into clear, usable products for military and government audiences.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are particularly interested in service members with experience in:

Intelligence

UAS / UAV operations

ISR

Reconnaissance

Electronic warfare

Signals intelligence

Cyber operations

Communications

Special operations

Targeting

Information operations

Military training

Wargaming

Research and analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Military intelligence or UAS experience

Experience conducting OSINT research

Familiarity with UAS technologies

Familiarity with counter-UAS concepts

Understanding of military UAS employment

Experience producing intelligence or technical products

Strong analytical and research skills

Strong writing and briefing skills

Ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies

Familiarity with GIS, mapping, ATAK/TAK, or similar systems is a plus

Technical aptitude and willingness to learn emerging technologies

POTENTIAL FOLLOW-ON EMPLOYMENT

Successful SkillBridge participants may be considered for future employment opportunities with TPIDG based on company requirements, performance, qualifications, and available positions.

This is a DoD SkillBridge training opportunity. Participation does not guarantee employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a resume highlighting your military occupational specialty, intelligence/UAS experience, technical skills, research experience, certifications, and desired civilian career path.

TPIDG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages transitioning service members from all military occupational specialties to apply.