UAS System Specialist - Internal Pilot
- Pay
- $82,700 – $173,900 per year
- Location
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
- Job Title: UAS System Specialist - Internal Pilot
- Job Category: Aviation
- Time Type: Full time
- Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
- Employee Type: Regular
- Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
- Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity
The UAS System Specialist - Internal Pilot is responsible for planning and executing missions on Group 1, 2, and 3 fixed wing and multi-rotor aircraft. As an Internal Pilot, this individual is expected to be able to think critically, multi-task, operate in high stress environments, in support of complex flight operations on development aircraft. Travel is expected and may include both CONUS and OCONUS operations. When not traveling, the internal pilot is expected to support aircraft development and training operations.
Responsibilities
- Ability to comprehensively prepare pre-mission planning documents
- Execute flight operations as a part of team, including tandem pilot operations with an External Pilot
- Monitor and control aircraft in-flight through ground control station
- Perform equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Assist with system-level testing, ground checks, flight readiness activities, and post-flight mission analysis
- Maintain working knowledge of commercially available mission planning software as it relates to mission hardware, understand impacts of firmware changes and
- Program servos and flight controllers
- Develop and maintain technical documentation
- Support dynamic UAS operations in a high-tempo environment
- Liaise between engineering, integration, and flight test
Qualifications
Required
- Have an active SECRET Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot CertificationIn-depth understanding of aviation regulations with a focus on unmanned aircraft operations
- Proficiency with commercially available mission planning software
- Proficiency with COTS UAS hardware (i.e. ArduPilot, EdgeTX)
- Experience building and flying UAS, either professionally or as a hobbyist
- Strong attention to detail and configuration discipline
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to read and understand wiring schematics
- Willingness to travel, sometimes with limited notice, up to 25%. Travel may be austere
Desired
- Experience supporting test events or field operations
- Working knowledge of basic scripting or networked systems
- What You Can Expect:
- A culture of integrity.
- At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
- An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
- A focus on continuous growth.
- Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is
$82,700 - 173,900 USD
Equal opportunity and legal notices
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
From CACI's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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