Laborer, Maintenance​/Cleaning, General Labor

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Site Laborer with specific experience in supporting line handling operations to support the DHS Customs & Border Protection Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) program. The TARS program leverages aerostat systems to provide persistent surveillance and detection capabilities across eight operational sites along the US Southern border, including Puerto Rico, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

The successful candidate will have experience managing aerostat flight operations on platforms similar in size to the TARS aerostats. You will be part of a comprehensive flight crew activity supporting aerostat pre‑launch, launch, ascent, transition, station keeping, and recovery.

Secondary responsibilities will include performing recurring equipment maintenance on aerostat and radar systems, and support functions related to site operations such as security, landscaping, and logistical functions.

• Loads and unloads trucks and other conveyances, moves supplies and materials to proper location, stacks materials for storage or binning.
• Collects refuse and salvageable materials, digs, fills, and tamp earth excavations.
• Levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper, and rake.
• Shovels concrete and snow; cleans culverts and ditches; cuts tree, brush, and grass; operates power lawnmowers; moves and arranges heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliance; moves heavy pieces of automotive, medical engineering, and other types of machinery and equipment; spreads sand and salt on icy roads and walkways; picks up leaves and trash.

• GED or High School Diploma.
• 0‑3 Years’ experience in mechanical maintenance. Associate and Bachelor of Science degree in any technical discipline can be substituted for years’ experience.
• Ability to obtain flight operator certification.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license required.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must be willing to work in a 24/7 shift scenario and be assigned to various shifts as required to meet mission requirements.
• Proof of U.S. residency required.
• Physical abilities: walking, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, crawling, reaching, lifting, sitting, and squatting; may require working in confined spaces or at high elevations for extended periods of time.
• Weight lifting requirement of 60‑80 lbs and ability to climb.

• Prior Aerostat Operator experience of any size aerostat.
• Must pass the Aerostat basic training course for continued employment.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to  or call .