- Portland, Oregon, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
- $160K–$180K per year
- 5+ years
The Testing Lead for Counter‑UAS (CUAS) and RF systems is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all laboratory, anechoic chamber, and field testing activities related to drone and counter‑drone technologies.
Compensation
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Work with anechoic chamber staff to facilitate test operations including setup, execution, calibration oversight, and safety compliance
- Develop and implement a comprehensive field testing program for drone and counter‑drone technologies
- Maintain and continually update a diverse library of drones
- Plan, schedule, and manage field test events, including coordination with range facilities, safety teams, and internal operations and engineering staff
- Oversee test execution for CUAS detection, tracking, identification, and defeat functions against real UAS platforms
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- Nice to have: Familiarity with UAS communication protocols, telemetry systems, and RF command‑and‑control links
- Nice to have: Experience integrating or testing advanced drone technologies such as FPV systems, GPS‑denied navigation, or digital RF links
- Nice to have: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for UAS operations (FAA rules, airspace restrictions, COAs)
- Nice to have: Field range experience involving live flight testing or EW evaluation