Quick Summary
Education: Not Required Required Experience: Must be Part 107 Certified and have 100-plus documented hours of safely operating UAS platforms.
Skills:Collaboration, Flight Operations, Research and Development, Technical Standards,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
NoneJob Family:
Science and ResearchRequirements
~1 min readJob Description:
RESEARCH ANALYST
Research Analyst / UAS Pilot
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Research Analyst /UAS Pilot supporting the FAA's Airport Research Division. You will be part of the team assessing different concepts and approaches to using UAS platforms to improve the safety and efficiency of Airport Operations. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Research Analyst Associate you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Research Analyst joining our team to
HOW A RESEARCH ANALYST / UAS PILOT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft. Develop flight test plans and procedures. Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations. Plans and performs a wide range of in-process and final testing of analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems, and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions. Technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS. This effort requires collaboration with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, which includes manufacturers, commercial vendors, industry trade associations, technical standards organizations, academic institutions, research and development centers, governmental agencies, and other regulators. Ultimately, technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Not Required
- Required Experience: Must be Part 107 Certified and have 100-plus documented hours of safely operating UAS platforms.
- Security Clearance Level: FAA Suitability Background
- Required Skills and Abilities: Part 107 Certified.
- Preferred Skills: Experience using flight planning software
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in any field.
- Location: On-site at the William J Hughes Technical Center at the Atlantic City Airport
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Location:
USA NJ Atlantic CityAdditional Work Locations:
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 15, 2026
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 1, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 23%
- Scored at
- October 1, 2026
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