Live Effects Trainer, Threat Fabrication, and Pilot Specialist

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Live Effects Trainer, Threat Fabrication, and Pilot Specialist The Opportunity: Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a highly experienced defense professional to serve as a Training Material Fabrication and sUAS and Pilot Spe cia list. This role focus es on fabrication, modification, operation, and technical employment of threat and counter-threat capab ilities in support of training, experimentation, and readiness initiatives. Additionally, this role focus es on classroom and field training support to units and Soldiers in preparation for real-world missions and operations. What You'll Do: Design, fabricate, modify, and maintain sUAS and asso cia ted training materials Support C-sUAS capab ility development including threat replication, red-air program development, and system testing Operate sUAS platforms in support of training events, exercises, experimentation, and evaluations Integrate sensors, communications, power systems and mission specific components onto sUAS platforms Support electronic attack, detection, and mitigation experimentation aligned with CEMA and EMS operations C ond uct technical assessments of enemy sUAS threats, TTPs, and emerging technologies Provide hands on technical support to Army units employing sUAS and C-sUAS systems Advise leadership on capab ility gaps, system, performance, and modernization opportunities Ensure compliance with FAA, DoW, and Army regulations governing UAS operations Document designs, configurations, test results, and after-action findings Employ instructor skills and training aids to support and meet training requirements Assist with planning and supporting training at the units’ point of need at home station or on the road, including managing the load ing and un load ing of training equipment and materials Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 10 years of experience in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, or U.S. Army National Guard 2 years of experience with Commer cia l off-the-shelf ( COTS ) multi-rotor sUAS platforms Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience with Army sUAS systems and countermeasures Experience with using Micro sof t Office Suite Experience with 3D printing hardware and sof tware production Experience with precision soldering techniques and electronic circuitry Experience with integrating virtual reality into training Knowledge of FAA regulations and airspace requirements Knowledge of the Army structure, training cycles, and readiness requirements Ability to obtain the Asso cia tion for Talent Development ( ATD ) Master Trainer Certification within 12 months of hire date Ability to obtain the FAA Part 107 - sUAS Remote Pilot Certification within 12 months of hire date Ability to obtain the Joint Knowledge Online: Basic UAS Qualification Level I and Level II certifications within 12 months of hire date Clearance : Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $52,900.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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