UxS Integration Specialist

Position Summary

The UxS Integration Specialist will apply technical knowledge and practical concepts, processes, and methods to build, troubleshoot, and test all facets of unmanned aircraft, including both aircraft and accompanying operational support equipment.

What you’ll get to do
Work in a rapidly changing developmental space where teams collaborate to build, deliver, and test unmanned aircraft. The ideal candidate will work closely with pilots, engineers, and fabrication experts to translate evolving designs and engineering concepts into fully operational systems. This position requires critical thinking, initiative, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges across mechanical, electrical, and avionics domains. To be successful, the candidate must be eager to learn and willing to flex with changing work environments. Your contributions in this role will directly impact reliability, mission effectiveness, and overall program success.

Key Responsibilities:

•Support the integration, modification, and refinement of fixed-wing and multi-rotor UAS platforms and associated subsystems.
•Collaborate closely with engineering personnel to interpret evolving designs, resolve integration challenges, and implement technical solutions during prototype and production activities.
•Perform mechanical and electrical integration of avionics, propulsion systems, payloads, telemetry equipment, and control systems at both subsystem and system levels.
•Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical interfaces
•Read, interpret, and provide feedback on engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical schematics, and assembly documentation.
•Support ground testing, system validation, and flight readiness efforts to ensure performance, reliability, and configuration compliance.
•Document technical findings, integration activities, test results, configuration changes, and recommended corrective actions.
•Assist with process development, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives related to system integration and fabrication activities.
• Operate effectively in dynamic development environments where technical requirements and documentation may evolve throughout the project lifecycle.
•Ensure compliance with safety procedures, configuration management practices, and organizational quality standards.
•Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
•Hands-on experience supporting the integration, fabrication, troubleshooting, or sustainment of complex electromechanical systems.
•Proficiency with hand tools and power tools
•Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems
•Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and system schematics.
•Experience integrating, configuring, or troubleshooting UAS-related hardware and software systems
•Ability to communicate technical information effectively and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering, test, and production teams.
•Ability to work both independently or in a team and with minimal oversight, supporting highly collaborative technical efforts.
Preferred Qualifications:
•FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
•In-depth knowledge of commercial flight controllers, mission planning software
• Experience building or integrating wiring harnesses, and programming servos
•Hands-on experience tuning and troubleshooting 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines
•Working knowledge of CAD, basic scripting, or networked systems
•Experience working in defense sector

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: