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Unmanned Systems Integrator

Fort Liberty, NC · On-site

Mayvin is seeking an Unmanned Systems Integrator to support a small, Interdisciplinary Research & Development team within United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) on Fort Bragg, NC. In ...

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Unmanned Systems Integrator

Mayvin, Inc

Fort Liberty, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Mayvin is seeking an Unmanned Systems Integrator to support a small, Interdisciplinary Research & Development team within United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) on Fort Bragg, NC. In this roll, you will be working directly with the warfighter to shape, integrate, and advance next-generation unmanned systems capabilities. This role serves as the technical integrator across multiple commodity groups, ensuring enterprise-wide unmanned system requirements are cohesive, de-conflicted, and strategically aligned. The Integrator will advise senior decision makers on near and long-term development investments while translating operational needs into executable technical requirements. This ideal candidate will have experience integrating complex payloads (Kinetic, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and communicating effectively across engineering, operational, acquisition, and contracting communities.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must have an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities:

  • Align, review, and de-conflict unmanned systems requirements across multiple disciplines and commodity groups
  • Advise leadership on best-value, highest-ROI requirements and development roadmaps
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison across matrixed engineering teams and stakeholders
  • Translate operational and engineering inputs into clear, actionable requirements documentation for Program Managers and Contracting personnel
  • Establish, document, and manage requirements traceability from top-level concepts through specifications and test plans
  • Coordinate with Project Managers and SMEs to resolve integration issues and problem reports
  • Support Test & Evaluation (T&E) planning and execution to validate cross-functional requirements
  • Assist commodity SMEs in developing test plans that inform production and fielding decisions
  • Drive communication across government, industry, and supporting agencies throughout the acquisition lifecycle
  • Track action items and ensure timely follow-through to task completion

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree with a minimum of 16 years of relevant experience (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
  • Minimum 5 years of Department of War acquisition experience
  • Hands-on experience in Robotics, Autonomy, or Unmanned Systems (UAS, UGV, UxS)
  • Experience with JCIDS and SOFCIDS processes
  • Proven ability to translate complex engineering concepts into requirements and executive-level summaries
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting or working within Special Operations Forces (SOF)
  • Experience with PX4 Autopilot and/or ROS (Robot Operating System)
  • Background integrating Kinetic, Electronic Warfare (EW), and ISR payloads
  • Experience conducting Test & Evaluation (T&E) of complex systems
  • Experience designing, building, or integrating mechatronic systems
  • Experience working with small, agile R&D teams
  • Strong written, verbal, and briefing skills, including senior leader engagement
  • Experience advising leadership on technical risk, trade-offs, and investment decisions

About Mayvin

Mayvin is more than a workplace—it’s a community built on innovation, ingenuity, and impact.  Enjoy outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly supportive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and—most importantly—your voice matters. Here, you're treated with the dignity and respect you deserve.

Mayvin is proud to support the national security mission of the United States through exceptional service to the Departments of War, Homeland Security, and Justice. Join us in solving the nation's toughest challenges—because at Mayvin, #PeopleMatter and it's time to #ReimagineYourMission.

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