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All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.\nAt Cavan, we strive to support an environment and culture where our employees can thrive. A large part of that is benefits. With improvements and additions made annually, we have continued to build our benefit portfolio to promote career growth, health, wellness, and work-life balance.\n\nMedical\nMedical\nOur coverage offers easy enrollment, multi-option, and company subsidized insurance programs for individuals and families.\nDental/Vision\nDental/Vision\nOur company subsidized dental and vision plans cover a comprehensive range of services.\nLife/Disability\nLife/Disability\nFor employee peace of mind, Cavan offers Voluntary Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Accident insurance plans.\nSavings\nSavings\nEmployees are eligible to participate in Cavan’s 401(k) plan to reach their personal financial goals.\nCommuter\nCommuter\nMany of our team take advantage of the pre-tax transit and parking benefits for our DC, MD and VA area commuters.\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Time Off\nCavan’s holiday and PTO policy supports the time our team needs to recharge and maintain their work-life balance.\nFlexible Schedule\nFlexible Schedule\nWe help accommodate the schedules of life outside of the office with flexible work hours and telework options.\nWellness\nWellness\nWe support employee health and wellness with an accessible fitness center onsite at Cavan Headquarters.\n\nSenior UAS Systems Engineer\nProvide engineering expertise to FAA UAS modernization initiatives and integration of operational improvements.\nResponsibilities\nDuties include, but are not limited to:\nOperational concept development\nUse Case Development\nGap Analysis\nCoordination with customers, partners, and stakeholders\nSystem engineering activities required to support the necessary data exchanges, information architecture, prototyping, and demonstrations to progress the evolution of the concepts\nQualifications\nStrong writing and communication skills\nAt least 20 years of experience with systems engineering, concept development/concept operations and FAA-domain related activities. Reduced years of experience required with advanced degree.\nExperience\nEmerging aviation technologies including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), UAS Traffic Management (UTM), and Urban Air Mobility (UAM)\nResearch support to FAA or NASA projects including developing Concepts for emerging technologies\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in engineering\nMaster's degree preferred\nTravel\nInfrequent project-related travel, trade shows, and technical conferences as required","company":"Cavan Solutions","rawCompany":"cavan solutions","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:21:59.519Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior UAS Systems Engineer","description":"Cavan Solutions offers a vibrant culture and opportunity to work with a great team of experienced professionals on challenging and rewarding projects that bring value to our customers and the aviation community. 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