Capability Development, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Location: Fort Benning, GA

Clearance: Active Secret

Summary:

Provide JCIDS research and writing support for legacy, current, new start and Army directed products and initiatives. Legacy and Current programs are defined as projects with approved JCIDs capability documents that are generally between Milestone A and post Milestone C in the DAS. These projects can include, but are not limited to Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) and Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR). New start and directed initiatives are defined as projects without approved JCIDS requirements, generally pre Milestone A in the DAS or being procured utilizing rapid acquisition techniques. These new start and directed requirements are developed or contributed to by RRD. These may include but are not limited to Annexes to the Joint Small Unmanned Aircraft System (J-sUAS) Capability Development Document (CDD) Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS, SRR, MRR, LRR, Tethered UAS (Te-UAS) and Counter Small UAS (C-sUAS) Abbreviated CDD (A-CDD).

SUAS Qualifications and Requirements:

• A BS degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, robotics, business management, project management, information systems, or computer science. To qualify based on experience, resume must demonstrate at least five (5) years of specialized UAS requirements development experience which prepared the applicant to do the designated work.

• General working knowledge of various areas dealing with robotic Aircraft platforms (autonomy, way point navigation, obstacle avoidance, wireless communications, controllers, digital interfaces, AWR Process, algorithm development, power and energy, process control).

• General working knowledge of various areas dealing with robotic platforms such as artificial intelligence, interoperability, network security, machine learning and collaboration.

• May be required to travel and participate in the following events as needed, in support of RDD: Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDRs and CDRs), prototype development, technical demonstrations, training courses, and testing and evaluation events.

·         CLR 101 Intro to Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System (JCIDS)

·         ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

·         RQM 110 Core Concepts for Requirements Management

·         DAU Capability Development Level 1 Certification (CLR 250, Capabilities Based Assessment & CLR 252, Developing Performance Attributes)

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of DOD acquisition practices to include planning, coordinating and implementing capabilities-based programs and supporting the acquisition of a variety of combat arms and robotics related equipment.

• Knowledge of DOD robotics and autonomous systems/programs, applique and payloads.

• Familiarity with enduring robotic technologies, artificial intelligence, levels of autonomy in unmanned systems and various smart materiel solutions.

• Familiarity with the synergistic integration of mechanics, electronics, and computer technology for the production of enhanced products and systems

• Knowledge of current and future unmanned ground and Aircraft robotic systems and applique, to include, but not limited to, associated doctrine, tactics and techniques of employment.

• Ability to use a systems based process in the development of required systems capabilities, ensuring the successful integration of robotic systems and platforms

Summit is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Summit gives preference to protected veterans. 

Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment.  Summit is an at-will organization.