Darkblade Systems, an Intrepid Solutions company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Formed in 2010, Darkblade Systems strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

We're seeking an Unmanned Aerial Systems Analyst to utilize technical intelligence for the design and troubleshooting of threat UAS platforms, subsystems, and components within them.

• Reverse engineer UAS aircraft system and electronics to identify capabilities and evaluate threat systems.
• Develop and author analytical products in support of CUAS technical studies.
• Provide updates to customer on UAS technological trends.
• Assist in the engineering verification of UAS related commercial off the shelf (COTS) products.
• Provide technical data in support of authoring technical engineering reports.
• Perform technical UAS research in unclassified and classified databases for use in written products.
• Perform all functional duties independently and without training.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position requires on-site presence at Client site and operates around core hours, 9am- 5pm, on a standard 8 hour schedule Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

• N/A 

CLEARANCE: 

• Current and Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.

EDUCATION:

• BS in Electrical Engineering; or
• BS in Aeronautical Engineering; or
• BS in related Engineering; or
• Aeronautical field plus 9 years of experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with assembly / disassembly of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Ability to analyze and evaluate circuitry to component level, and produce technical reports.
• Ability to document differences between the same COTS products.
• Experience in schematic circuit analysis.
• Experience in assembling and troubleshooting UAS systems.
• Possess strong research, analytical, and writing skills as well as briefing skills to include the ability to clearly articulate information to different audiences.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• History of work with Defense Department and/or Defense Industry concerning technical UAS related work.
• Experience with modern communication modulation formats and protocols.
• Able to brief to both technical and non-technical parties in Defense Department and Defense Industry.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or is currently studying towards a Master’s in Electrical Engineering.

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, 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, or any other protected class.