Engineering Technician - UAV Operator in Dahlgren, Virginia at Ai Signal Research Inc

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) is recruiting for the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) contract in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center mission to provide superior technical expertise conducting tests, analyzing the results, and reporting the results on systems, subsystems, and components related to weapons and weapon systems.

Education: AS Degree in Engineering, Management or Technology is preferred.

Months/Years of Experience: At least one (1) year experience performing simple routine tasks under close supervision or form detailed procedures. Experience in a technical field is preferred.

Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizen. Ability to obtain a Security Clearance. Must be a team player and be able and willing to learn and adapt to changing workload and technologies. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, loading and unloading equipment. Must have proficiency in basic electrical theory and circuitry. Applicant should have basic understanding or experience with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) “drones” and other remotely controlled systems. Training will be provided to supplement experience level. Applicant should have a posture of safety and be able to demonstrate responsible decision-making skills. Ability to adapt and learn new skills. Ability to travel regularly. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Skills Needed:
*Knowledge of UAV Hardware integration and fabrication
*Knowledge of UAV operation, troubleshooting and repair
*Basic electronics, digital, AC and DC knowledge
*Written and verbal proficiency

Skills Preferred:

*Excellent written and verbal skills to produce and present information, technologies and complex systems to stakeholders is preferred.

*Engineering Test & Evaluation experience

*Familiarity with DoD or Navy procedures and regulations, policies, and procedures
*Coordinating projects
*Gathering and analyzing data and information regarding military weapons systems or Test and Evaluation assets
*Reviewing technical documents and writing narratives
*Compiling statistics and data for projects
*Support and coordination of Demonstrations and VIP events
*Managing the execution of inspection and maintenance programs, tracking system management
*Creating, monitoring, and maintaining audit files for program compliance
*Developing and leading process improvements, developing recommendations and procedures for improving efficiency

*Managing project schedules and meeting deadlines

Duties: Become a Navy certified UAV operator. Provide support for US Navy range operations both onsite and NSWC Dahlgren and in a variety of remote locations. Work closely with the Range Test Engineering Team to maintain test program documentation and records. Prepare and present data, reports and test results. This person performs one or a combination of such typical duties as:

*Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.

*Performing simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operating and adjusting simple test equipment; records test data.

*Gathering and maintaining specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; performing computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plotting data and draws simple curves and graphs.

Desired Qualifications: Interest or experience in autonomy, robotics, weapons systems, drones, prototyping and military tactics. Desire to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Self-motivated. Mission oriented.

Comments: Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be a condition of employment. Employees are subject to alcohol and drug testing as a condition of employment.