UAS Red Team Pilot

About the role

CACI is hiring a UAS Red Team Pilot in the Intelligence category, based at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The pilot performs operational duties for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) fixed-wing and rotary unmanned aerial systems and their supporting systems, gathering intelligence for mission planning, sensor and payload operations, launch, remote piloting and recovery. The position requires a minimum Secret clearance and up to 75% local travel, with deployment to the CENTCOM area of responsibility for up to 6-12 months at a time.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with DoD UAS system policies and procedures, and handle currency requirements under GFR directives.
• Acquire, fabricate, modify, program and maintain multi-rotor and fixed-wing COTS UAS platforms (Group 3 and Turbines) for training and test events.
• Launch and recover air vehicles, and perform pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight checks.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS on short notice to share threat information, and assist vulnerability site assessments for analysts.
• Coordinate with national and international intelligence agencies on data sharing, trend analysis and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate and act as safety officer for flight operations, and provide technical red-team analysis.

Required profile

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI; must be able to obtain a Certified FAA UAS Pilot License, complete CRC and deploy to CENTCOM.
• BA/BS with 0-3 years experience, or AA/AS with 4 years, or HS/GED with 6 years.
• Experience instructing large groups of low and high-ranking personnel in a military environment.
• Experience with COTS multi-rotor and fixed-wing aircraft, including hobbyist UAS, and with RPV land, air and sea systems.
• Knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).

Required skills

• DCMA 8210, HQDA 228-24 and AR951.
• Pre-deployment training and knowledge exchange for FTX, VALEX and technical exchange events.
• Amateur Radio Technician License.
• Proficiency with standard MS Office applications and intelligence-related automation tools.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $75,200 - $158,100 USD, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off benefits.
• A culture of integrity, a flexible time off benefit and learning resources.