Unmanned Aerial Systems Expert

MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Unmanned Aerial Systems Expert to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 1 day onsite and 4 days remote per week.

The role requires an individual with a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within the DHS or Department of War (DoW) acquisition ecosystems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert and technical authority for the UAS, sUAS, and operational knowledge for uninhabited aerial systems
• Provide high-level consultation on sUAS requirements, capabilities, and policies
• Direct the work of junior and intermediate engineers, ensuring that all test activities align with mission-critical objectives and provide the statistical evidence required for acquisition decisions
• Ensure that all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards
• Serve as a key bridge between mission requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts are consistently documented to support procurement decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field

• 12+ years of experience in UAS and sUAS 

• Deep knowledge of aviation policy, engineering, field operations, and developmental testing as related to UAS & sUAS
• Understanding of 14 CFR Part 107
• Strong understanding of uncrewed aircraft systems capabilities, hardware, and software
• Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle

• Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field
• War Acquisition University (WAU) or DHS System Engineering or Test and Evaluation Certifications

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess active Top Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations