Field Deployment Lead (Hybrid- Annapolis, MD)
About The Position
The C-UAS Field Deployment Lead plans, coordinates, and executes site deployments and live‑fly field activities for an integrated C‑UAS capability that spans RF/radar/EO‑IR sensors, C2 software, networking/backhaul, power/trailerized kits, cybersecurity controls, and, where authorized, EW/jamming components. The role ensures deployments conform to DHS SELC governance and technical reviews, producing the evidence and as‑built documentation needed for acceptance, accreditation, and fielding. The Lead orchestrates airspace/COA coordination, range logistics, spectrum deconfliction, safety, and on‑site integration with local/federal partners; ensures C‑UAS activities proceed under appropriate DHS legal authorities; and supports RMF‑driven cybersecurity configuration and continuous monitoring.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S citizen with an ACTIVE security clearance of at least the SECRET level.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical), Computer Science, or related technical field.
- 8+ years’ experience in field engineering/deployment leadership for complex, multi‑sensor or C4ISR systems, including live‑fly or operational exercises.
- Proven experience coordinating FAA COAs/airspace, range operations, and live‑fly safety plans.
- Hands‑on with sensor (RF/radar/EO‑IR) site installs, C2 software configuration, network/backhaul commissioning, and power/trailerized deployments.
- Demonstrated spectrum management/deconfliction experience for field deployments.
- Working familiarity with DHS SELC reviews/artifacts and evidence‑based acceptance/fielding.
- Experience supporting RMF in the field—collecting/curating control evidence and maintaining secure baselines.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain Deployment Plans, Site Readiness Checklists, As Built Records, and Cutover/Back out Plans mapped to DHS SELC phases and technical review entrance/exit criteria.
- Lead advanced surveys and site.
- Coordinate test ranges/airspace, submit or support FAA COA requests, and plan live fly operations with appropriate public aircraft or COA provisions. Maintain COA special provisions on site.
- Align field events with DHS C UAS program processes and when applicable.
- Prepare RF deconfliction packages and coordinate spectrum usage pursuant to NTIA Manual and, where partners require appropriate FCC experimental/temporary authorizations; maintain logs of frequencies and power levels used, if permitted.
- When mitigation/jamming is in scope, ensure activities are authorized, adhere to DHS guidance coordinating with DOT/FAA, and execute event specific EW safety plans with real time abort criteria and RF exclusion zones.
- Lead on site system integration, network/backhaul bring up, C2 configuration, and sensor alignment; validate link budgets and registrations as required by FCC rules for fixed service backhaul.
- Coordinate and witness Factory/Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and document objective evidence to support DHS acceptance milestones in the SELC.
- Own field hazard analysis and implement controls consistent with system safety best practices for all deployment activities and live fly tests.
- Ensure deployments adhere to C UAS legal, privacy, and civil liberties protections and minimize NAS impacts through FAA coordination.
- Enforce baseline configurations, secure builds, credentialing, and hardening on deployed systems; collect RMF evidence that feed ATO/continuous monitoring.
- Track and report configuration changes aligned with NIST 800 53 CM controls, ensuring field deviations are documented and approved.
- Serve as the field single point of contact with DHS Components, local authorities, venue owners, and range operators.
- Provide daily situation reports, risk/issue logs, and lessons learned into the program’s SELC artifacts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
