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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Robotics Unmanned Systems Subject Matter Expert - **Company:** Mantech International Corporation - **Location:** Spring Lake, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Office Suite, Systems Integration, C4ISR, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=62ccaca1adb1c0e6 ## About the Role * Five (5) or more years of experience within the special operations or interagency communities with specific responsibilities within one or more of these primary areas: + Operation or Strategic-level Mission Planning + Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) + Analysis and Targeting + Cyber-enabled operations + Operational or Strategic Planning and Policy + Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning + sUAS * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Bachelor's Degree can be substituted for an additional five (5) years of relevant experience. * Must be a current or former RUSIC or Brighton instructor. * Must possess demonstrated, proficient experience in First Person View (FPV) drone piloting, including manual/acro flight modes and real-time video feed navigation. * Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% to locations both inside the US and outside. Clearance Requirements: * Must hold a current/active Secret Security Clearance, * The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which involves delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Must be capable of negotiating difficult or rugged terrain on foot for up to 3 miles while carrying gear, tools, or equipment weighing between 50 and 75 pounds in potentially austere operational conditions. * The person in this position will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. ## Description * Performs as a Subject matter expert for the Robotics and Unmanned Systems Integration effort which trains and educates military soldiers and select Inter-Agency personnel in the skills and competencies necessary to Operate and mitigate unmanned robotic platforms IAW FAA guidelines. * Design, develop, prototype, build, operate, and sustain unmanned systems (UxS) from initial inception through additive manufacturing (3D printing/rapid fabrication) to full operational completion. * Conduct research and analysis to identify and recommend solutions to improve training and education; organize collaborative activities and promote other linkages between the Government, academia, and industry; and provide independent technical recommendations and advice to meet Army educational objectives. Conduct multi-discipline research and analysis to recommend training solutions and training scenarios for special warfare and irregular warfare. Focus areas shall include robotics and sUAS. * Conduct non-routine training and educational instruction on course curriculum; emerging TTPs; and STI developed during C4ISR research and analysis. Typical instruction would be conducted in a small setting, typically with no more than twenty students, and in short duration to discuss emerging research and TTPs. * Assess training and exercise events through observation and develop recommendations for sustained future operations. Arrange and facilitate After-Action Review (AAR) and lessons learned meetings to review events and associated deliverables. * Serves as a Mobile Training Team (MTT) instructor and subject matter expert, traveling up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS to deliver platform instruction, practical training, and field-level maintenance on proprietary equipment in potentially austere, low-resource, or remote operational environments while ensuring curriculum readiness and technical system sustainment. ## Related Videos - [How I built my own intelligent Robot Arm from Scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100097-how-i-built-my-own-intelligent-robot-arm-from-scratch) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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