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Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operator / Payload Operator

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI)
Huntsville, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 11/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operator / Payload Operator position at AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI)?

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Months/Years Of Experience

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience designing, building and operating Group 1-2 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizen. Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. The ability to apply practical knowledge to flight testing applicable to the developmental and system qualification testing of DoD unmanned aircraft. UAS autopilot (such as Ardupilot/Pixhawk/PX4) knowledge and experience is required. The ability to operate DoD Group 1 and 2 Multirotor and Fixed Wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in multiple flight modes from a Ground Controlled Station (GCS). Computer Aided Design (CAD) (such as SolidWorks) and 3D Printing experience is required. Must meet current FAA standards for UAV operators and minimum flight time and qualification requirements for UAV operators as defined in AR 95-20, able to maintain currency or DoD specialized aircraft system qualification; and possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate or DoD equivalent.

Desired Qualifications

Licensed

Airframe and Powerplant (AandP) Technician certification as well as having an FAA Part 107 certificate are preferred not required.

Duties

Serve

as an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator and will be responsible for conducting developmental testing of unmanned aircraft. Candidate will also provide UAS flight support for Counter UAS testing. The testing will be in direct support of the test and evaluation mission of the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center.

Comments

Compliance

with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment.

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