UAS Engineer II
Quick Summary
Job TitleUAS Engineer II Why IDS?IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so.
Responsibilities
~1 min read• Support the operation, maintenance, integration, and engineering of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
• Configure and support small UAS platforms, ground control systems, and payloads.
• Support RF communications links and associated UAS systems.
• Assist with integration of UAS capabilities into training scenarios and exercise events.
• Support UAS activities within cyber-physical training and operational environments.
• Participate in testing, evaluation, and validation of UAS systems and capabilities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support mission and training objectives.
• Support UAS airspace coordination and operational planning activities.
• Assist with RF spectrum analysis and frequency coordination efforts.
• Maintain technical documentation and support system troubleshooting activities.
• Provide technical recommendations related to UAS operations and system integration.
Requirements
~1 min read• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating, maintaining, integrating, or engineering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in a DoD or defense contractor environment.
• Demonstrated experience with small UAS (sUAS) platforms, including ground control systems, RF communications links, and payload integration.
• Demonstrated experience supporting UAS operations within cyber-physical training, test, or operational environments.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 107 regulations and DoD UAS airspace coordination and policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience integrating UAS into training scenarios, exercise support, or test and evaluation events.
• Knowledge of RF spectrum considerations, link budget analysis, and frequency coordination for UAS operations in congested or contested environments.
What We Offer
~1 min read• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Benefits
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 14, 2026
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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