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: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits _

Required Skills

Required Experience

Required Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Minimum of 2-5 years of related experience

· Mission Planner, Q Ground Control, PX4 and Ardupilot experience

· 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:

· Prior experience operating within a DoD environment

· Familiarity with mechanical systems and parts compliance requirements

· Experience with sUAS design, prototyping, and assembly is a plus

· Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematic blueprints

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.