C-UxS Operator and Training Specialist

Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented C-UxS Operator and Training Specialist to join our team! In this role you will support the development, maintenance, and improvement of C-UxS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.

• Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3 C-UxS flight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities.
• Support and conduct hands-on training for new and existing C-UxS operators on multiple UAS platforms.
• Conduct in-house instructor development and refresher training.
• Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of C-UxS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required.
• Support the development and execution of internal and external operator certification and qualification programs.
• Execute mission planning, pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities for operational and training missions.
• Support domestic and international deployment operations, including travel to austere and high-threat environments up to 30% of the time.
• Conduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for C-UxS equipment and payloads.
• Support test and evaluation activities involving emerging C-UxS technologies.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events.
• Prepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.
• Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical with 5+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of operational UAS and training experience
• Experience operating in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments.
• FAA Part 107 certification.
• Demonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 C-UxS platforms.
• Experience supporting or conducting C-UxS training events and operator instruction.
• Experience supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including austere and high-threat environments, up to 30% of the time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.
• Experience briefing operational status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Active SECRET clearance.

• Experience supporting overseas contingency or high-threat operations.
• Familiarity with RF communications, video transmission systems, and networking concepts.
• Experience with mission planning software.
• Experience troubleshooting UAS hardware and software systems.
• Experience supporting the development of standard operating procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures, or training material.
• Formal C-UxS instructor qualification/certification from a recognized military, government, OEM, public safety, or industry training program.

Salary Range: $ - $

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to