Actalent is seeking a UAS Systems Engineer/Project Manager to support FAA NextGen concepts for drones and unmanned flights. This individual will lead improvements for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and integration into the National Airspace System (NAS).
Day To Day
Be the SME in UAS Traffic Management (UTM), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to mature current concepts, conduct prototyping/demonstration activities, and write technical papers to establish processes, procedures, standards for domestic and international operations
Apply NextGen ATM concepts and the NAS to assess technical requirements and issues to coordinate a resolution
Lead meetings with stakeholders, SMEs, vendors, and FAA partners
Hard Skills
Project Lead/Project Management experience
NAS (National Airspace System) experience
FAA experience
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) experience
5-25+ years of Engineering experience
Soft Skills
Client facing
Client communication
Client presentation
Work Site
This is a remote position with onsite meetings 1-2 times a month in Washington, DC. Candidates must be local to D.C. since the meetings are onsite at the FAA.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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