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UAS Operations and Airworthiness Product Developer

CRL Technologies Lexington Park, MD

Lexington Park, MD

4d ago

Full time Airworthiness Avionics Drone Technology

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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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