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Description

EMD LLC is looking for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Field Service Watchstanders to join our team!

In this role, you will support high-visibility protective operations in support of U.S. Government clients. You will monitor airspace for UAS threats, conduct real-time coordination with government and interagency partners, and provide both operational and technical support for the client's C-UAS program. This position requires 24/7 shift work and TDY travel to support multiple operational sites.

In this position you'll be responsible for:

Monitoring multiple C-UAS capabilities ensuring real-time airspace awareness and reporting UAS events in accordance with local SOPs.

Safely operating and articulating C-UAS mitigation capabilities in accordance with local SOP and direction from authorized U.S. Government representatives.

Conducting real-time coordination with military, law enforcement, and interagency partners during operations.

Providing shift coverage for 24/7 operations including nights, weekends, and holidays as mission requires.

Supporting C-UAS demonstrations, testing, evaluations, and training.

Performing technical inspections, system checks, fault diagnosis, and LRU replacement to restore C-UAS systems to full functionality.

Conducting scheduled maintenance, daily and/or weekly log pulls, and remote system health monitoring.

Producing accurate written documentation including maintenance reports, operational logs, incident reports, and technical assessments.

Deploying to multiple CONUS locations on short notice to meet mission requirements.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or uncrewed system technologies.

Associate's degree in uncrewed system technologies or technical field with 2+ years relevant experience.

High school diploma/GED with 4+ years military, law enforcement, or technical operations experience.

Honorable Discharge from U.S. Armed Forces with relevant technical or operational specialty (Air Traffic Control, Air Defense,   Radar Operations, Communications, Intelligence, Aviation, Security Forces, or related fields).

 Core Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in high-tempo operational environments.

Experience with shift work, watchstanding, or 24/7 operations (military, law enforcement, ATC, security operations, etc.).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to learn technical systems and apply troubleshooting methodologies.  

Ability to define the various components and operational groups (Group 1-3) of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Ability to describe operational characteristics of rotary and fixed-wing UAS platforms.

Experience flying Group 1-2 rotary and fixed-wing UAS.  

Airspace management or coordination experience.

Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmit and receive technologies.

Technical experience with radar systems, computer networks, or electronic systems.

Experience with Linux, Windows OS, MS Office, and technical documentation tools.  

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License (preferred).

Military experience in Air Traffic Control, Air Defense, Radar Operations, Communications, Intelligence, Aviation, or related fields (preferred).

Law enforcement or security operations background (preferred).

Additional Requirements  

SECRET Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain).

U.S. citizenship 

Valid U.S. passport (or the ability to obtain and maintain).

Ability to obtain and maintain a Class 1 DOS medical clearance.

Willingness to TDY up to 75% of the work year across multiple CONUS sites.