UAS Pilot P3

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 165200 - 165200

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-E Hermans Rd HANGAR 845

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking an Air Vehicle Operator to support Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) research and development efforts for operational government customers within the Intelligence Community. This position is responsible for operating multirotor fixed-wing and rotorcraft UAS using Ground Control Station (GCS) software and Radio Control transmitter/receivers. The position works in Tucson and requires travel to remote field locations during test activities.

What You Will Do

Act as an internal and external UAS pilot.
Perform UAS test pilot activities including operating stable and unstable aircraft in varying flight conditions perform gain tuning and fly manual launch and recovery profiles for fixed wing UAS.
Operate GCS software (Piccolo ArduPilot UgCS etc.).
Coordinate and conduct UAV flight testing training and demo flights.
Interact with customers technical and production staff as required for testing operations.
Plan coordinate and conduct testing events.
Review test objectives and success criteria.
Expected to Travel 25% of the time.

What You Will Learn

Manage UAS development and payload integration projects and provide reliable feedback to the program / customer enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the installation integration checkout and test of system modifications and upgrades.
Communicate with many levels of program other contractors and government stakeholders and works to positively guide parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies procedures and practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a bachelors degree and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience required
Experience with Radio-controlled aircraft
An FAA Part 107 certification and FAA Medical Certificate.
U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Academy of Model Aeronautics membership
Operate RC stable and unstable aircraft in stable and unstable flight conditions perform gain-tuning launch and recover fixed-wing RC aircraft manually.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be able to lift and move equipment in excess of 50 lbs.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

Relocation Eligible Relocation assistance available

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86800 USD - 165200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-AZ-TUCSON-E Hermans Rd HANGAR 845Position Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is requ...