MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Unmanned Aircraft Systems Data Integration Analyst to join our team in Solana Beach, CA. This position is onsite
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Data Integration Analyst will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to bridge the gap between heavy-lift tactical field operations, advanced remote sensing, and aerospace systems engineering.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serving as Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) under FAA Part 107 for multirotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms up to 55 lbs, leading complex field logistics in rugged terrain
Directly managing, configuring, and maintaining heavy-lift systems, specifically Harris Aerial Hybrid platforms built on the ArduPilot / Cube autopilot ecosystem
Integrating, calibrating, and operating complex payload suites including LiDAR, Hyperspectral, Multispectral, and RGB video/imagery
Building, maintaining, and automating processing pipelines using Python, C/C++, Java, and SQL to convert raw sensor captures into analytical outputs
Utilizing Matlab/Simulink, STK, and FreeFlyer to model, simulate, and optimize flight dynamics and mission trajectories
Applying SysML/UML principles using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Magic Draw / Cameo to architect complex UAS and sensor architectures
Conduct structural, thermal, or fluid dynamics analysis using the ANSYS suite and designing custom integration hardware using CAD software
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in unmanned aviation, systems integration, or aerospace engineering fields
Experience writing code in languages such as: Python, C or C++, alongside practical exposure to Java and SQL
Experience with ArduPilot firmware, Mission Planner or QGroundControl, and open-source hardware, ex., Cube or Pixhawk architectures
Engineering experience manipulating and processing data from LiDAR, Hyperspectral, or Multispectral instruments
Experience modeling, simulating, or analyzing aerospace systems using Matlab/Simulink, STK, FreeFlyer, SysML/UML tools, or the ANSYS suite
Preferred Qualifications:
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with documented experience operating multirotor or fixed-wing UAS up to 55 lbs
Prior service in the U.S. Armed Forces, with experience in unmanned aviation, geospatial intelligence, or technical engineering fields
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP certification) or equivalent technical systems certification
Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, manage field logistics, and drive technical engineering solutions
Clearance Requirements:
US citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
