UAS Operations and Airworthiness Product Developer

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Expertise Support

This position will provide Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) expertise support to the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) AIRWorks portfolios; primary responsibilities are to support Department of the Navy Non-Program of Record (Non-POR) UAS Project.

Management and coordination of engineering data reviews in support of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) airworthiness approval for UAS ensures appropriate engineering functional areas review of UAS air/ground systems an prior to issuing flight clearances (Airworthiness).

Primary tasks include:

• Supporting the AIRWorks Director and Deputy Director.
• Supporting the AIRWorks Chief Systems Engineer & Lead Test Engineer.
• Supporting the AIRWorks Non-PoR UAS Integrated Product Team Lead.
• Coordinating all detailed task assignments with AIRWorks Leadership, while maintaining the ability to work independently to plan and execute all project requirements.

Tasks Performed:

• Directly support the AIRWorks "Class Desk" Systems Engineer with the collection, and analysis of UAS technical and operational data relating to the development of Naval Air Systems Command Airworthiness documentation.
• Provide UAS operational and technical expertise for Group 1-5 UAS projects for USN and other external customer operations.
• Lead/participate in AIRWorks external customer engagement briefings, Flight Clearance planning meetings, and technical interchange meetings.
• Support the development of various airspace access requests such as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA), waivers etc.
• Support Lithium Battery Safety Certification requests by collecting and interpreting technical data on lithium batteries contained in UAS.
• Provide technical and operational assessments of air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition missions.
• Evaluate mission planning, UAS operator manuals, flight checklists and other standard UAS operational documents.

Education/

Experience:

JOURNEYMAN: A Journeyman level person within a labor category has 3 to 10 years of experience related to the functional duties for that labor category and a BA/BS degree.

Allowable Education/ Experience Substitutions:

Six (6) years additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. Associate's degree plus four (4) years additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Desired

Experience:

• Current certified Product Developer strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with APME/AMPSE (Class desk), NAVAIR engineers and the Fleet users.
• Experience as a Maritime UAS Operator. Basic UAS Qualification (BUQ) Level 2 or knowledge of FAA Part 107.
• Knowledge and experience with Naval Aviation Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) processes.
• Knowledge of Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Manual 3710.9 and Maritime UAS Operations.
• Knowledge of public aircraft operations, Naval Air Systems Command Airworthiness process, and Defense Contract Management Agency Instruction (DCMA INST) 8210.1D.
• Ability to perform in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and self-starter qualities
• Strong skills in Microsoft products and background using editorial software running on local, networked, or web-based platforms.
• Familiarity with NAVAIR/NAVSEA systems engineering processes.
• Ability to communicate well in team environments.

Security

Clearance Required:

Secret Clearance.

Estimated Travel:
Less than 10%

Location:

On-site Lexington Park, MD. Telework may be offered.

CRL Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.