CUAS Research, Testing & Evaluation (RD/T&E)
Conduct rigorous spectrum interference testing at active airports prior to CUAS deployment.
Develop, execute, and oversee detailed test plans, test cards, and structured evaluation frameworks.
Manage vendor systems during deployment, troubleshooting, data collection, and teardown.
Establish selection criteria for UAS platforms used in evaluations, alongside performance metrics and pass/fail criteria.
Document all RD/T&E activities to contribute to FAA guidance on the selection, procurement, deployment, and management of CUAS systems as well as RF-specific measurement equipment.
Systems Engineering & Strategic Policy
Conduct thorough RF hazard analyses and safety assessments prior to open-air testing.
Translate complex RD/T&E data into performance specification frameworks using modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to shape FAA Advisory Circulars.
Utilize technical data tools to model and analyze spectrum environments and system capabilities.
Create multi-airport CUAS operational recommendations and best practices aligned with FAA Safety Risk Management (SRM) principles.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical (preferred) or other technical discipline. Non-U.S. degrees must be ABET accredited.
10+ years of progressive engineering experience in RF, radar, or spectrum management.
Proven experience using spectrum analyzers and other equipment to test, evaluate and characterize complex RF devices and environments for FCC/NTIA compliance.
Demonstrated success in conducting open-air RF/spectrum data collection.
Ability to evaluate the functional capabilities of complex technologies with minimal supervision.
Highly collaborative with strong technical writing and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences with teams including other disciplines.
Ability to independently plan and deliver projects with high-quality, on-time results.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. during field deployments.
