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Leidos · 1 day ago

Engineering Planner - UAS Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$83K/yr - $149K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos is a company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions through its diverse and talented workforce. They are seeking a UAS Specialist with an Air Traffic Control background to support the FAA's Central Service Center Operations Support Group's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team, where the candidate will manage UAS operations and provide technical recommendations.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Special Use Airspace (SUA) management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations management, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), procedural waiver reviews, and document change proposals (DCP)

Preparing Certificates of Authorization or Waivers for UAS operations

Participate in UAS Workshops

Review and coordinate FAA/Department of Defense (DOD) Military Operations Area (MOA) UAS operations and notifications of UAS activities

Provide coordination between UAS proponent and facilities for operational missions as needed for active COA’s

Provide support for other tactical functions such as Commercial Space, Emergency Planning and Situation Room

Qualification

Air Traffic ControlUAS Operations ManagementFAA Regulations KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam Collaboration

Required

Requires a BA degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience or if no degree, additional related work experience in Air Traffic Control can be substituted

10 plus years previous FAA Air Traffic Controller experience in an Enroute Facility or level 10 or greater Terminal Facility or Pilot

Must be able to conduct research, evaluations, studies, and develop recommendation to the FAA customer

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs

Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust Suitability. (To be eligible must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder who has resided in the US for the past 3 years)

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time