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**Job Description:**
Xator LLC, a Parsons Company, is looking for an amazingly talented **Contingency Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Field Service Watchstander (FSW)** to join our team! In this role you will travel abroad and monitor broad airspace for UAS threats, conduct real-time coordination with internal and external agencies, and provide both operational and technical support for the client's C-UAS program.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Support C-UAS demonstrations, testing, evaluations, and training
+ Building, flying, manipulate, test, and repair myriad of Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAVs)
+ Monitor multiple C-UAS capability ensuring real time airspace awareness in the assigned area of responsibility and report required UAS events in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
+ Safely operate and articulate C-UAS mitigation options in accordance with local SOP.
+ Conduct operational support, monitoring, and maintenance of C-UAS in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support client C-UAS operational requirements.
+ Perform technical inspections, system checks, fault diagnosis, identify the cause of failures, replace Least Replaceable Unit (LRU), test and restore C-UAS to full functionality.
+ Conduct basic software maintenance of C-UAS (install/upgrade load sets, firmware, software upgrades, etc.).
+ Conduct scheduled maintenance as described by the C-UAS program office and complete assigned work orders.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Associates degree in uncrewed system technologies and an Honorable Discharge from U.S. Armed Forces.
+ Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or uncrewed system technologies.
+ Ability to define the various components of UAS
+ Ability to define the different groups of UAS from Group 1-3
+ Ability to describe operational characteristics of rotary and fixed wing UAS
+ Academic UAS experience through accredited UAS programs.
+ Candidate must hold a valid U.S. passport or can obtain a U.S. passport.
+ Candidate must be able to obtain a class 1 DOS medical clearance.
+ SECRET level Security Clearance required.
+ Experience flying Group 1-2 rotary and fixed wing UAS
+ FAA Part 107 License
+ Great written and verbal communication skills
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Ability to work alone or within a group.
+ Basic mechanical understanding; experience working with tools.
+ Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmit and receive technologies.
+ Experience with UAS operation & capabilities; and command, control, and guidance systems desired.
+ The position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess and use a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end-users.
**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**
Secret
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$29.42 - $51.49
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