STINGRAI UAS Specialist - 28737

Location: Tampa, FL, Florida, United States Requisition Number: 28737 Required Travel: 11-25% Employment Type: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $90,873.00 - $125,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Level of Experience: MidHI Summary HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and mission‑driven UAS Specialist to support advanced unmanned systems operations across training and test environments. This role involves hands‑on responsibility for the acquisition, modification, programming, and maintenance of multi‑rotor and fixed‑wing COTS UAS platforms, including Group 3 and turbine aircraft. The ideal candidate will lead flight operations, conduct vulnerability and developmental assessments, and collaborate with intelligence agencies to enhance data sharing and threat analysis. We are hiring across multiple levels (III, IV, and V), based on contract requirements and candidate experience. What You Will Do Acquire, modify, fabricate, and maintain multi‑rotor and fixed‑wing COTS UAS platforms (Group 3 and turbine systems). Launch, recover, and perform pre‑flight, in‑flight, and post‑flight checks on unmanned aircraft. Travel on short notice to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including potential conflict zones. Conduct vulnerability site assessments to support threat analysis and inform analyst teams. Assist in evaluating developmental aircraft to guide R&D efforts for next‑gen UAS technologies. Collaborate with national and international intelligence agencies to establish data‑sharing protocols and trend analysis. Plan, coordinate, and serve as safety officer during flight operations for training and testing events. Deliver technical red‑team analysis to assess adversarial capabilities and vulnerabilities. Independently execute all functional responsibilities in dynamic and austere environments. Operate effectively within small, close‑knit teams under high‑pressure conditions. Instruct military personnel across ranks in UAS operations and technology applications. Support pre‑deployment training, FTXs, VALEXs, and other technical exchange events. Research and assess emerging RPV technologies and their implications for DoD capabilities. Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for military stakeholders. Design and fabricate RPVs using limited instructions or custom‑built kits. Define and execute operational scenarios for testing and training involving UAS platforms. Interpret customer requirements to guide proper use and development of UAS technologies. Utilize MS Office and intelligence automation tools to support analysis and product development. Maintain readiness to obtain FAA Part 107 and Amateur Radio Technician licenses. Deploy to CENTCOM theater following successful CRC completion. What We Are Looking For Clearance: Possess and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Experience instructing military personnel across ranks. Proven expertise with COTS UAS platforms and RPVs (land, air, sea). Ability to fabricate and operate aircraft from kits or limited instructions. FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot License (or ability to obtain). CRC completion and CENTCOM deployment readiness, Amateur Radio Technician License (or ability to obtain). Strong grasp of MDMP and DoD operational impacts. Skilled in scenario planning, technical exchange, and intelligence automation. Exceptional communication and independent problem‑solving abilities. Education & Experience Requirements (Multiple Levels) Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience. Physical Requirements This position requires frequent CONUS and OCONUS travel—potentially to conflict zones—and demands independent performance in small team settings. The candidate will also serve as a technical advisor, safety officer, and red‑team analyst, contributing to the evolution of next‑generation unmanned technologies. Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required. Benefits Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings plan options, financial planning tools, life insurance, employee discounts, paid holidays and paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huntington Ingalls Industries