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Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a communications technician with engineering firms, the federal government, or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

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Job Description Radar is the Army National Guard's eyes and ears, providing critical information officers need to make decisions that affect everyone in the field. The Radar Repairer is essential to communication operations, ensuring these messages are heard loud and clear. Being a vital asset to the communications maintenance team, you will develop a working knowledge of how to operate military radar equipment and how to install, maintain, and repair it. Your duties will include troubleshooting and testing radar systems using electronic and electrical test equipment; understanding air traffic control, missile tracking, air defense, and other radar systems, as well as the ability to repair them; installing receivers, transmitters, and other components; and preparing and maintaining equipment logs. Job Duties • Inspect, test, and adjust system components, and test equipment to specific tolerances • Perform initial, in-process, on-site technical, and quality control inspections Some of the Skills You'll Learn • Application of electronic principles and concepts • Inspection techniques and procedures Helpful Skills • Interest in working with electronic equipment and radar communication Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a communications technician with engineering firms, the federal government, or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Radar Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 45 weeks of classroom instruction in two phases, which include practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Benefits/Requirements Benefits <ul><li>Paid training</li><li>A monthly paycheck</li><li>Montgomery GI Bill</li><li>Federal and State tuition assistance</li><li>Retirement benefits for part-time service</li><li>Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)</li><li>401(k)-type savings plan</li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)</li><li>Health care benefits available </li><li>VA home loans</li><li>Bonuses, if applicable </li><li>Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change</li></ul> Requirements<ul><li>Military enlistment in the Army National Guard</li><li>Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate</li><li>Must be between the ages of 17 and 35</li><li>Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards</li><li>Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) </li></ul> Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

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94M Radar Repairer

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Electrical Components

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Equipment Replacement

Federal Government

Health Plan

High School Diploma

Legal Standards

Military

Operational Communications

Quality Control

Receivers

Residential Mortgages

Secondary School

System Test

Test Equipment

Testing

Training/Teaching

Tuition Fees

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DFM/DFA Integration: Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies to ensure optimized production and assembly processes, reducing cost and complexity while improving quality and reliability. Position Overview: The UAS Design Engineering Lead provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in the design, rapid prototyping, integration, and testing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for government programs.

Company Overview:
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.#sofweek

Position Overview:
The UAS Design Engineering Lead provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in the design, rapid prototyping, integration, and testing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for government programs. This role ensures all engineering efforts—particularly for Group 1 and Group 2 UAS platforms—are aligned with contractual requirements, industry standards, and program objectives, while guiding a multidisciplinary team through all phases of the UAS lifecycle. This is not a remote position; the selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Port Orange, FL. 

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Technical Leadership: Direct and oversee the UAS design engineering team, ensuring technical excellence and innovation, with a focus on Group 1 and Group 2 UAS platforms.</li><li>Requirements Analysis: Analyze, interpret, and decompose customer and stakeholder requirements into actionable engineering specifications, particularly for Group 1 and 2 unmanned aerial systems.</li><li>Rapid Design & Prototyping: Quickly design, prototype, and iterate new UAS solutions based on evolving customer requirements and timelines, with demonstrated expertise in Group 1 and 2 UAS development.</li><li>3D Concept Development: Utilize Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks for advanced 3D modeling to develop, iterate, and refine UAS concepts, assemblies, and components from initial concept through final design.</li><li>DFM/DFA Integration: Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies to ensure optimized production and assembly processes, reducing cost and complexity while improving quality and reliability.</li><li>Systems Architecture: Lead the development and validation of UAS architectures, subsystems, and interfaces.</li><li>Integration & Testing: Oversee system integration, test planning, execution, and design verification/validation efforts for Group 1 and 2 UAS.</li><li>Risk Management: Identify technical risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs adhere to relevant regulatory, military, and industry standards (e.g., FAA, DoD, MIL-STD), specifically as they apply to Group 1 and 2 UAS categories.</li><li>Documentation: Prepare and review technical documentation, design artifacts, and compliance reports for stakeholders.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as primary technical liaison with program management, customers, and suppliers.</li><li>Team Development: Mentor, train, and support the continuous development of engineering staff.</li></ul>

Required Experience/Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in aerospace or defense engineering, including UAS design and development.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in the design, prototyping, integration, and testing of Group 1 and Group 2 UAS platforms, including knowledge of applicable DoD and FAA categorization and requirements.</li><li>Proven experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies to optimize product designs for efficient manufacturing and assembly.</li><li>Proven ability to develop and refine engineering concepts and solutions utilizing Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks for advanced 3D modeling.</li><li>In depth knowledge and expertise in all aspects of UAS systems software: drone platform operating systems, component firmware, base station software, TAK software. Ability to load, configure and test SW as required on drones and drone system components. Ability to identify and relate technical software requirements to with internal and external software developers.</li><li>Software experience with UAS control and integration software including EdgeTX, MAVLink, ArduPilot, TAK APIs, Betaflight, etc.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles, product lifecycle management, and multidisciplinary team leadership.</li><li>Strong ability to rapidly design, prototype, and iterate new solutions in response to dynamic customer requirements.</li><li>Deep knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., FAA Part 107, MIL-STD-810, DO-178C, DO-254).</li><li>Flexibility and agility to adjust schedules to meet rapidly evolving customer requirements.  </li><li>Lead and manage an in house rapid prototyping facility (ie “maker shop”) and staff. </li><li>Proven track record in delivering complex aerospace or UAS projects on time and within budget.</li><li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment.</li><li>Willingness to travel as required to support program objectives or customer engagements.</li></ul>

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
<ul><li>Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in engineering or related field.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with rapid prototyping resources and processes focused on Group 1 and 2 UAVs.</li><li>Ability to write code, firmware as required.</li><li>FAA Part 107 Certification</li></ul>

Special Requirements/Security Clearance:
<ul><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required by contract or program needs.</li></ul>

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

UAS Design Engineer

3D Modeling

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace and Defense

Application Programming Interface (API)

Autodesk Inventor

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Component Assembly

Computer Firmware

Computer Programming

Contract Requirements

Cost Control

Cross-Functional

Design Verification

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Documentation

Electrical Engineering

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Focus Groups

Government

Industry Standards

Integration Testing

Interpersonal Skills

Manufacturing Assembly

Manufacturing Design

Mechanical Engineering

Mentoring

Military Industry

Military/DoD Standards

Operating Systems

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Product Design

Product Lifecycle Management

Professional Services

Project Lifecycle

Project/Program Management

Prototyping

Quality Management

Rapid Prototyping

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Reliability Engineering

Requirements Management

Risk Analysis

Risk Management

Secret Clearance

Security Clearance

Software Configuration Management

Software Development

SolidWorks

Staff Development

System Architecture

System Integration (SI)

Systems Engineering

Team Building

Team Lead/Manager

Team Player

Technical Leadership

Technical Support

Technical Writing

Technical/Engineering Design

Time Management

United States Department of Defense (DoD)

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Validation Testing

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

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