UAS System Engineer – Instructor

Platform Aerospace

. Develop and deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight instruction to UAS operators, maintainers, and support personnel .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBlackstone • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,800 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UAS operations, systems engineering, and technical training delivery, with a strong focus on verification, validation, and configuration management. Capable of preparing technical documentation and supporting flight operations in compliance with regulations.

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UAS OperationsSystems EngineeringTechnical Training DeliveryVerification And ValidationConfiguration Management

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Hard Skills

UAS Technical ExperienceNetwork EngineeringRequirements ManagementFlight OperationsMission PlanningTroubleshootingEngineering AnalysisData Collection And AnalysisContinuous Improvement InitiativesDevelopmental And Operational Testing

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Cameo Systems ModelerDOORSJiraConfluenceMATLABPython

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Systems EngineeringFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot CertificatePrivate Pilot License (PPL)Military Instructor Qualification

Industry Keywords

Department Of Defense (DoD) UAS ProgramsGroup 3 UAS PlatformsModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Configuration ManagementTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver classroom, simulator, and live-flight instruction to UAS operators, maintainers, and support personnel
Support Vanilla UAS system integration, sustainment, and configuration management activities
Develop, manage, and trace system requirements
Support verification and validation efforts
Plan, support, and execute developmental and operational testing, including data collection and analysis
Troubleshoot system and ground control station issues
Perform engineering analysis and recommend corrective actions
Support flight operations and mission planning in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and briefings for leadership and customers
Perform other necessary or required duties
Perform physical tasks including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, operating tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in confined spaces and around aircraft, and ascending or descending ladders or stairs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field
5+ years of technical experience with UAS
5+ years of experience in network and/or systems engineering
Experience operating, maintaining, or supporting Group 3 UAS platforms
Experience developing or delivering technical training programs
Working knowledge of systems engineering processes, requirements management, verification and validation, configuration management, flight operations, mission planning systems, and ground control stations
Ability to travel up to 50%
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) UAS programs
Previous military instructor qualification, or instructor certification from a military, government, or industry training organization
Experience supporting developmental or operational testing
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, MATLAB, and/or Python
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and/or Private Pilot License (PPL)