Functional Analyst (SME) 4

Job Summary: Cole Engineering Services is seeking a highly motivated candidate to support software development and test activities for an emerging simulation and training capability for the United States Army. The candidate will provide subject matter expertise to the simulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Essential Job Functions:
Lend UAS subject matter expertise to the development of a UAS collective training simulation.
Develop test plans and procedures for the testing of UAS simulations.
Effectively communicate with a variety of software development teams regarding UAS simulation and training requirements.
Effectively communicate deficiencies in UAS simulations using computer-based defect tracking tools.
Supports technical documentation compiling, writing, editing, and or coordination as required.
Participate as a UAS operator as part of large-scale exercises.
Train others in the use of UAS systems.
Knowledge in any of the following areas would be considered a plus: Experience with the following software/hardware development, collaboration tools, and process. (JIRA, Confluence, Agile/Scrum).
General knowledge of both military and civilian aviation.
Required Education/Experience: Training and experience as a MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS Operator
Minimum 500 flight hours operating the Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS
Training and experience as a RQ-7B Shadow UAS Operator
Team player
Agile mindset
Other Requirements: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
Travel may be required.
This is an in-office position with ability for intermittent remote work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, disability and genetic information, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. This policy affirms CESI's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices. We encourage all employees to take advantage of opportunities for promotion as they occur.