Contingency Counter-UAS Field Service Watch-stander
Imperative Systems is a privately-owned company established in 2017 to enable the National Security Community to achieve their critical missions effectively, efficiently and securely. We provide expeditionary mission support, critical infrastructure protection and strategic advisory services on a worldwide basis to support the National Security Community. We are adaptive and agile, in order to meet the emerging needs of our specialized clientele. We strive to build a culture of excellence, to build a team of the best people, equipped with the best skills and technical support to deliver results that exceed expectations, even in the most difficult circumstances.
Overview
Imperative Systems has an immediate requirement for experienced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Field Service/ Watch-stander (FSW) to join our team for a priority mission! In this role you will work both domestically and abroad to monitor and defend 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or un-crewed 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, or ability to obtain a secret.
- 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
Requirements
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, or ability to obtain a secret.
- 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
Benefits
Imperative Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our personnel are eligible for 401(k) benefits, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits, paid leave, and performance based bonuses.
We are looking for committed individuals looking to make an impact in a new and growing field.