ManTech International

Robotics Unmanned Systems Subject Matter Expert

ManTech International • $100K — $120K *
Spring Lake, NC 28390In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in special operations or interagency settings
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience as a current or former RUSIC or Brighton instructor
  • Proficient in First Person View (FPV) drone piloting with experience in manual/acro flight modes
  • Willing to travel up to 25% for training and operational needs

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in robotics and unmanned systems integration
  • Design, build, and maintain unmanned systems from inception to operation
  • Conduct research to enhance training solutions and recommend improvements
  • Deliver non-routine training in small group settings
  • Evaluate training events and facilitate After-Action Reviews (AAR)
  • Instruct and train as part of a Mobile Training Team in various environments

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge unmanned systems technology
  • Engagement in training military and inter-agency personnel
  • Potential for travel to diverse operational environments
  • Contribution to significant military educational objectives
  • Collaborative connections with government, academia, and industry
Full Job Description
General information

Requisition #

R69914

Locations

USA-NC-Spring Lake

Posting Date

08/10/2026

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

MANTECH seeks a Robotics Unmanned Systems Subject Matter Expert to join our team in Spring Lake, NC. In this role, you may be required to travel up to 25% or 1 week each month.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Performs as a Subject matter expert for the Robotics and Unmanned Systems Integration effort which trains and educates military soldiers and select Inter-Agency personnel in the skills and competencies necessary to Operate and mitigate unmanned robotic platforms IAW FAA guidelines.
  • Design, develop, prototype, build, operate, and sustain unmanned systems (UxS) from initial inception through additive manufacturing (3D printing/rapid fabrication) to full operational completion.
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify and recommend solutions to improve training and education; organize collaborative activities and promote other linkages between the Government, academia, and industry; and provide independent technical recommendations and advice to meet Army educational objectives. Conduct multi-discipline research and analysis to recommend training solutions and training scenarios for special warfare and irregular warfare. Focus areas shall include robotics and sUAS.
  • Conduct non-routine training and educational instruction on course curriculum; emerging TTPs; and STI developed during C4ISR research and analysis. Typical instruction would be conducted in a small setting, typically with no more than twenty students, and in short duration to discuss emerging research and TTPs.
  • Assess training and exercise events through observation and develop recommendations for sustained future operations. Arrange and facilitate After-Action Review (AAR) and lessons learned meetings to review events and associated deliverables.
  • Serves as a Mobile Training Team (MTT) instructor and subject matter expert, traveling up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS to deliver platform instruction, practical training, and field-level maintenance on proprietary equipment in potentially austere, low-resource, or remote operational environments while ensuring curriculum readiness and technical system sustainment.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Five (5) or more years of experience within the special operations or interagency communities with specific responsibilities within one or more of these primary areas:
    • Operation or Strategic-level Mission Planning
    • Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
    • Analysis and Targeting
    • Cyber-enabled operations
    • Operational or Strategic Planning and Policy
    • Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning
    • sUAS
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Bachelor's Degree can be substituted for an additional five (5) years of relevant experience.
  • Must be a current or former RUSIC or Brighton instructor.
  • Must possess demonstrated, proficient experience in First Person View (FPV) drone piloting, including manual/acro flight modes and real-time video feed navigation.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% to locations both inside the US and outside.


Clearance Requirements:
  • Must hold a current/active Secret Security Clearance


Physical Requirements:
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which involves delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Must be capable of negotiating difficult or rugged terrain on foot for up to 3 miles while carrying gear, tools, or equipment weighing between 50 and 75 pounds in potentially austere operational conditions.
  • The person in this position will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ
MANT
* Ladders Estimates

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