UMS / Autonomous Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Bragg, NC 28310

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Professional Services

Mayvin is seeking a highly experienced UMS / Autonomous Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide SETA-style technical, programmatic, and acquisition support to our customer at Ft. Bragg, NC. The SME will support the development, integration, testing, procurement, and sustainment of Airborne ISR, UAS, UGV, and autonomous robotic capabilities across the USSOCOM enterprise. The candidate will advise senior leaders, manage requirements, coordinate system acquisitions, and ensure alignment with SOF operational priorities, doctrine, and enterprise-level modernization efforts.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must have an active Secret clearance

• Provide expert-level support to the Combat Development Directorate (CDD) for all matters involving Airborne ISR, UAS, UGV, robotics, and autonomy technology.

• Develop, refine, and manage acquisition documentation including SORs, MOAs, AWR packages, CONEMPs, technical evaluations, and procurement artifacts.

• Support materiel solution analysis, cost/schedule assessments, budgeting inputs, and program lifecycle planning for current and future unmanned/autonomous capabilities.

• Conduct detailed assessments of capability gaps and provide programmatic recommendations impacting USSOCOM modernization portfolios.

• Lead or support requirements development in accordance with JCIDS and SOFCIDS processes for UAS, UGV, autonomous robotics, sensors, payloads, and ISR platforms.

• Identify, assess, and document capability shortfalls in A-ISR, UMS, robotics/autonomy, and related mission areas.

• Support development of Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), Key System Attributes (KSAs), and objective/threshold requirements for new systems.

• Serve as technical lead for the integration and employment of Group I/II UAS, autonomous robotics, UGV platforms, and support sensor/payload suites.

• Coordinate with USASOC, MARSOC, AFSOC, ARSOAC, NAVAIR, Army PM shops, and other SOF/Service entities to ensure proper system alignment with higher-level initiatives.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee flight tests, UGV field evaluations, demonstrations, and integration events related to unmanned and autonomous capabilities.

• Conduct detailed technical market research to identify emerging commercial and military unmanned/autonomous technologies, including:

  • UAS, UGV, UMS
  • AI/ML-enabled autonomy and perception systems
  • Robotics sensors, edge processors, and autonomy stacks
  • ATAK plugins and C2 ecosystem tools

• Develop technical assessments, vendor comparison reports, and acquisition recommendations supporting procurement decisions.

• Support SOF operations through analysis of A-ISR and unmanned system employment in the F3EA cycle.

• Evaluate program performance in terms of mission accomplishment, system readiness, compliance, and technical proficiency.

• Advise leadership on both classified and unclassified ISR/UMS modernization roadmaps, operational impacts, and platform employment strategies.

• Prepare documentation supporting Army Airworthiness Release (AWR) for non-standard aircraft and payload integrations.

• Ensure system employment, test events, and acquisitions comply with:

  • USSOCOM 350-9
  • AR 95-1, AR 95-20
  • AR 385-10, DA PAM 385-40
  • Applicable FAA and DoD policy

• 16+ years of progressively responsible experience in Airborne ISR, UAS/UGV operations, unmanned systems integration, robotics, or SOF operational support.

• Extensive knowledge of ISR doctrine, policies, system integration, and SOF mission employment.

• Demonstrated experience supporting SOF tactical ISR and unmanned systems.

• Proven ability to analyze complex technical/operational problems and produce actionable recommendations.

• Hands-on knowledge of UAS, UGV, robotics, AI/ML-enabled autonomy, and sensor/payload integration.

• Experience with ATAK, autonomy software frameworks, ground control systems, communications architectures, and robotic C2 tools.

• Familiarity with acquisition frameworks including JCIDS, SOFCIDS, test plan development, and requirements generation.

• Working knowledge of USSOCOM 350-9, AR 95-1, AR 385-10, DA PAM 385-40, AR 95-20, and relevant FARs.

• Background in flight operations, aircraft systems, or unmanned systems engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a SETA, program management, or acquisition support role within USSOCOM or SOF components.
• Experience coordinating with Army PM offices, NAVAIR, AFSOC, or similar program offices.
• Experience supporting technical integration of AI/ML, autonomy algorithms, robotics perception, or advanced ISR sensors.

About Mayvin:

Mayvin offers our employees an innovative culture, excellent benefits and amenities, an inclusive work environment, ongoing career development, and recognition and rewards to honor hard work. Most importantly, our employees have a voice and are heard; we treat our employees with unwavering dignity and respect. Mayvin is dedicated to protecting the interests of the United States. We made a commitment to deliver unparalleled service to serve the interests of national security. Come join us in tackling our nations hardest problems in a place where #PeopleMatter #ReimagineYourMission.