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1mo ago

UAS Operations and Airworthiness Product Developer

CRL Technologies Lexington Park, MD

Lexington Park, MD

1mo ago Closed

Full time Airworthiness Avionics Drone Technology

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 29, 2026).

Job Description

The UAS Operations and Airworthiness Product Developer provides domain expertise in unmanned aerial systems to NAWC AIRWorks portfolios, supporting Non-POR UAS initiatives and coordinating airworthiness data reviews to enable flight clearances.

Responsibilities

Deliver UAS subject matter expertise to NAWC AIRWorks portfolios, with an emphasis on supporting Non-POR UAS projects.
Manage and coordinate engineering data reviews to secure NAVAIR airworthiness approval for UAS, ensuring relevant engineering functions review air and ground systems before flight clearances are issued.
Support the AIRWorks Director and AIRWorks Deputy Director.
Assist the AIRWorks Chief Systems Engineer and Lead Test Engineer in program activities.
Assist the AIRWorks Non-POR UAS Integrated Product Team Lead as needed.
Coordinate detailed task assignments with AIRWorks leadership while maintaining the ability to plan and execute project requirements independently.

Requirements

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance.
JOURNEYMAN: A Journeyman level professional with 3 to 10 years of relevant experience and a BA/BS degree.

Technologies

Microsoft products

Tasks Performed

Directly support the AIRWorks Class Desk Systems Engineer by collecting and analyzing UAS technical and operational data for Naval Air Systems Command airworthiness documentation.
Provide UAS operational and technical expertise for Group 1 through 5 UAS projects for USN and external customer operations.
Lead or participate in AIRWorks external customer engagement briefings, Flight Clearance planning meetings, and technical interchange meetings.
Support the development of airspace access requests such as FAA COAs and waivers.
Assist with Lithium Battery Safety Certification by collecting and interpreting technical data on lithium batteries in UAS.
Provide technical and operational assessments of air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition missions.
Evaluate mission planning documents, UAS operator manuals, flight checklists, and other standard UAS operational materials.

Education and Experience

JOURNEYMAN: A Journeyman level professional in this field typically has 3 to 10 years of relevant experience and holds a BA/BS degree.

Allowable Education and Experience Substitutions

Six additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.
An Associate’s degree plus four additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.

Desired Experience

Current certified Product Developer is strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with APME/AMPSE (Class Desk), NAVAIR engineers, and Fleet users.
Experience as a Maritime UAS Operator; Basic UAS Qualification Level 2 or knowledge of FAA Part 107.
Knowledge of NATOPS processes and familiarity with CNAF Manual 3710.9 and Maritime UAS Operations.
Understanding of public aircraft operations, the NAVAIR/NAVSEA systems engineering processes, and DCMA Instruction 8210.1D.
Proven ability to work well in a team environment with leadership, decision-making, and self-motivation.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft products and editorial software across local, networked, or web-based platforms.
Familiarity with NAVAIR/NAVSEA systems engineering processes.
Effective communication skills within team settings.

Location

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

Estimated Travel

Less than 10%.

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2mo ago

Product Developer

C3 Innovations, Inc. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD

2mo ago Closed

Full time Airworthiness Aviation Product Development

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 1, 2026).

Job Description

Product Developer at C3 Innovations, Inc., focusing on airworthiness product development and NATOPS/NATIP flight clearance publication sets. The role covers interim and permanent flight clearances, content creation, transition planning, and customer coordination under the ACO Airworthiness Director.

Responsibilities

Receives day-to-day tasking from the ACO Airworthiness Director and participates in all phases of airworthiness product development.
Serves as Flight Clearance Product Developer for interim and permanent flight clearances.
Develops and updates NATOPS and NATIP flight clearance publication content.
Creates content for Interim Flight Clearances.
Develops transition plans to integrate Interim Flight Clearance content into NATOPS/NATIP.
Maintains a records system of all Flight Clearance actions, including issued clearances, expired clearances, and those in work.
Keeps customers informed of actions required to maintain product currency.
Provides NATOPS/NATIP planning and activity coordination for the customer.
Maintains traceability and defect reports for content requirements across the products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Two years of DoD Aviation Operator, Maintenance Management, or flight clearance product set experience.
Secret security clearance is required.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time

Application Questions

How many years of experience do you have as a DoD Aviation Operator or Maintenance Management or flight clearance product developer?
Please indicate which area(s) you have experience in:
- Aircrew
- Flightline
- Both
- Neither

Location

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD 20670 (Preferred)

Security Clearance

Secret (Required)

Work Location

In person

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