Technical Integrator​/Senior FPV and Autonomy Test Operator

Overview

LMI is seeking a Technical Integrator / Senior FPV and Autonomy Test Operator to support a Department of War mission partner at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This role operates at the intersection of tactical UAS flight operations, autonomy test and evaluation, and rapid capability development. The selected candidate will serve as both a hands‑on operational test asset and the technical integrator who converts what happens in the air into requirements, priorities, and decisions for engineers, developers, program staff, and government stakeholders.

This is not a conventional UAS pilot role, and it is not a conventional program support role. The ideal candidate flies at an advanced level, understands autonomy and system integration at depth, and can lead through influence across operators, engineers, vendors, and senior leaders. This position directly contributes to accelerating the fielding of autonomous and semi‑autonomous unmanned systems across the Department of War.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial‑grade platforms and mission‑ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission‑ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

This position is in‑office at or near Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Flight operations, test events, client engagements, and hands‑on integration work are performed on‑site or at range and field locations. This position requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Travel to test ranges, demonstrations, and supported unit locations is required.

Flight Operations and Test Execution

• Conduct advanced FPV and Group 1 to 2 UAS flight operations across manual, assisted, and autonomous control modes in dynamic, contested, and GPS‑denied environments.
• Plan and execute flight test events end to end, including test plan development, pre‑flight, execution, operational data capture, post‑flight analysis, and formal test reporting.
• Execute test scenarios, mission profiles, and evaluation events in support of autonomy development and human‑machine teaming.
• Maintain safe multi‑vehicle operations in complex airspace and RF environments, applying sound aeronautical decision‑making and UAS risk management.
• Configure, troubleshoot, repair, and modify FPV and UAS systems, to include integration of payloads, communications systems, and mission‑specific components, and optimize system performance for operational use.

Technical Integration and Solution Architecture

• Serve as a solutions architect and technical thought leader, combining multiple software, autonomy, and hardware platforms into a coherent system.
• Manage a product backlog and develop features and user stories that drive development, delivering a right‑sized MVP while preserving a path to future scalability and extensibility.
• Translate operator feedback, mission threads, and test observations into clear technical requirements, priorities, actions, and decision points for engineering and program teams.
• Translate technical constraints, integration dependencies, risk, readiness, and test results into language accessible to operators, requirements leads, and senior…