sUAS Production Manager

UAS Production Manager

COLSA is hiring for a UAS Production Manager to lead exciting unmanned aerial systems projects. You'll oversee production workflows, guide a skilled team, and act as a key client liaison - ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for the overall management of the Production staff; provides managerial guidance to team of UAS engineers, technicians, and specialists regarding production workflow, operations and problem solving based on expertise and knowledge

Responsible for ensuring that staffing, facilities, equipment, etc., are adequate for successful completion of the task / project

Responsible for preparing department specific reports as required by government or customer

Develops policies, guidelines, and procedures and recommends changes to procedure when needed

Works alongside other UAS team leads and managers to ensure customer satisfaction relating to technical contract performance; may work independently as needed

Coordinates some logistics elements, including but not limited to spares, support equipment, training, facilities, technical data, and provisioning

Controls the flow of assets, services, and information between point of origin through receipt in order to meet customer requirement

Serves as liaison between department and other departments as well as with outside customers, regulatory personnel, etc.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits.

Required Skills :

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of related experience including Army and training range operations

Knowledge of Army regulations for sUAS flight operations and safety

Understanding of Army Air Worthiness process and documentation

Experience with sUAS design and build using SolidWorks

sUAS Production line, outsourcing, and supply chain experience

DoD Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications :

Pilot / operator experience for Group 1 and Group 2 multi-rotor, fixed wing, fixed wing VTOL, helicopter, and tethered multi-rotor sUAS

sUAS powerplants including Electric, Nitro, Gasoline, Hybrid, and Turbine

FAA Certification for sUAS operations

Army Aviation Experience

R / C Modeling Experience including FPV

DoD 5000 knowledge for engineering processes including SRR, PDR, CDR events.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.