Jaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. The UAS Integration Engineer (Junior) supports the design, assembly, integration, testing, and improvement of drone airframes, electronics, propulsion systems, flight-control hardware, and related ground-support equipment. This hands-on role is well suited for an early-career engineer, current engineering student, or technically skilled candidate with a strong interest in drones, radio-controlled aircraft, robotics, electronics, and rapid prototyping.
The position reports to the Product Development Team Lead and works as part of a small, multidisciplinary engineering team. Candidates must reside within the St. Mary’s County/ NAS Pax River commuting area and be available to report onsite as required. The role requires regular hands-on work with aircraft, electronic components, fabrication equipment, bench-test systems, and flight-test activities. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance if future program or customer requirements make one necessary. Compensation and work schedule will be based on education, experience, technical capability, and company policy. As a valued team member, we provide the following employee benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Life Insurance, Paid Time Off; and a 401(K) with employer matching.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, assemble, modify, and test drone airframes, propulsion systems, payload mounts, landing gear, enclosures, and related mechanical hardware. Integrate motors, electronic speed controllers, batteries, power-distribution components, sensors, telemetry radios, GPS units, receivers, and flight controllers. Configure and support autopilot and ground-control systems such as Pixhawk, ArduPilot, Mission Planner, or comparable platforms. Design, source, assemble, inspect, and test custom circuit boards, wiring harnesses, connectors, power systems, and electronic interfaces. Create or modify 3D models and produce custom drone parts, mounts, enclosures, fixtures, and prototypes using additive-manufacturing methods. Perform soldering, wiring, connector assembly, continuity checks, electrical measurements, debugging, repair, and component replacement. Plan and support bench testing, ground testing, subsystem testing, flight testing, and post-flight inspection and analysis. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software-interface, communications, power, vibration, control, and flight-performance issues using a disciplined and methodical approach. Record configurations, test conditions, results, defects, corrective actions, build procedures, drawings, parts lists, and lessons learned. Assist with identifying, evaluating, sourcing, and purchasing parts, components, tools, materials, fabrication services, and replacement items. Contribute practical ideas that improve reliability, safety, manufacturability, maintainability, flight performance, weight, power efficiency, and ease of assembly. Maintain an organized and safe workspace while properly using hand tools, soldering equipment, test instruments, three-dimensional printers, CNC equipment, adhesives, batteries, and small components. Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, and systems personnel to resolve integration issues and support demonstrations, design reviews, and customer objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree, current pursuit of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent demonstrated capability in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field. Hands-on experience building, modifying, maintaining, or flying drones, radio-controlled airplanes, quadcopters, helicopters, robotic vehicles, or comparable electromechanical systems through employment, coursework, laboratories, clubs, competitions, internships, or personal projects. Basic knowledge of electric motors, propellers, electronic speed controllers, batteries, power distribution, sensors, telemetry, GPS, receivers, and flight-control systems. Basic electronics skills, including soldering, wiring, connector assembly, use of multimeters, continuity testing, and interpretation of simple schematics or wiring diagrams. Experience with or willingness to learn three-dimensional modeling, rapid prototyping, three-dimensional printing, and fabrication of custom components. Ability to use common hand tools, soldering stations, small connectors, adhesives, fasteners, test equipment, and fabrication tools safely and effectively. Ability to troubleshoot technical problems patiently, document findings, follow procedures, and communicate progress and risks to team members. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a small engineering team. Able to perform medium strength work and lift 50 lbs. Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a background check. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance in the future, if requested.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or willingness to obtain the certificate. Familiarity with ArduPilot, Mission Planner, Pixhawk, PX4, QGroundControl, or similar autopilot and ground-control technologies. Experience selecting and matching motors, propellers, electronic speed controllers, batteries, power systems, and airframe components for custom aircraft. Experience with computer-aided design software, slicing software, three-dimensional printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, or other digital-fabrication equipment. Exposure to printed-circuit-board design, circuit-board purchasing, electronics prototyping, wiring-harness design, or embedded systems. Experience collecting, reviewing, or interpreting flight logs, telemetry, vibration data, power-consumption data, or post-flight test results. Experience supporting engineering clubs, drone teams, robotics teams, maker spaces, competitions, research laboratories, internships, or defense-related technical projects. Basic scripting, programming, configuration-management, or software troubleshooting experience that supports hardware and flight-system integration.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
Genuine enthusiasm for drones, radio-controlled aircraft, robotics, electronics, fabrication, and hands-on engineering. Curious, creative, and willing to learn unfamiliar technologies, tools, processes, and aircraft configurations. Methodical problem solver who can isolate variables, test assumptions, learn from failures, and safely iterate toward a working solution. Detail-oriented and committed to workmanship, configuration control, test discipline, documentation, and safe operating practices. Comfortable moving between mechanical assembly, electronics, software configuration, fabrication, testing, documentation, and parts research. Self-directed, dependable, and able to identify useful work, propose improvements, and communicate when guidance or additional resources are needed. Professional, coachable, collaborative, and able to work effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.Company DescriptionJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems.Company DescriptionJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. Read Less
Jaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. The Data Scientist - Knowledge Graphs and AI supports the design, development, integration, and application of advanced data solutions that transform complex information into actionable knowledge. This role combines statistical analysis, data engineering, ontology development, knowledge graph design, and artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to support customer missions and product development. The position reports to the Product Development Team Lead and collaborates with software engineers, data architects, analysts, subject-matter experts, and customer stakeholders.
The Data Scientist - Knowledge Graphs and AI position supports a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility for in-person and remote work based on program and customer needs. Candidates must reside within the St. Mary’s County/ NAS Pax River commuting area and be available to report onsite as required. The role requires the ability to work within established data workflows and architectures while quickly adopting new concepts and contributing immediate value. The employee must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Compensation and work schedule will be based on experience, program requirements, and company policy. As a valued team member, we provide the following employee benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Life Insurance, Paid Time Off; and a 401(K) with employer matching.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, develop, evaluate, and maintain data science solutions that support operational, analytical, and product-development objectives. Apply statistical modeling, exploratory data analysis, machine learning, and other quantitative methods to identify patterns, relationships, risks, and opportunities within complex datasets. Develop and support data pipelines, transformation processes, and scalable data architectures for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured information. Build, extend, and maintain ontologies, taxonomies, semantic data models, and controlled vocabularies using concepts and standards such as Web Ontology Language, Resource Description Framework, and linked data. Contribute to the design, implementation, and governance of knowledge graphs that connect data, concepts, relationships, and business or mission rules. Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities with structured data, semantic models, and knowledge graph environments. Use Python, R, or comparable analytical languages to clean, analyze, model, visualize, and validate data. Query and manipulate structured and semi-structured data using SQL, SPARQL, and other appropriate query languages or interfaces. Assess real-world datasets for quality, completeness, consistency, lineage, usability, and fitness for intended analytical purposes. Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, analysts, and subject-matter experts to align data products with established technical architectures and customer requirements. Develop technical documentation for data models, ontologies, analytical methods, assumptions, data transformations, model performance, and system interfaces. Communicate complex data science, semantic technology, and AI/ML concepts clearly to technical personnel, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. Participate in solution design reviews, model validation, data governance, testing, demonstrations, and continuous improvement activities. Independently research emerging methods and technologies, identify practical applications, and recommend improvements beyond assigned tasks.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field. Foundational knowledge of statistical modeling, data pipelines, data architecture, and large-scale data processing concepts. Understanding of ontology and knowledge representation concepts, including OWL, RDF, taxonomies, semantic data, and linked data principles. Understanding of knowledge graph design, entity and relationship modeling, and semantic integration methods. Knowledge of machine learning and AI/ML integration with structured data and analytical workflows. Proficiency using Python or R for data analysis, modeling, automation, or visualization. Ability to query structured and semi-structured data using SQL, SPARQL, or comparable technologies. Ability to contribute to ontology, taxonomy, semantic model, or enterprise data-model development. Experience working with real-world datasets that require cleaning, integration, validation, interpretation, or transformation. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex data concepts to customers and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work effectively within existing data workflows, established architectures, configuration-management practices, and team development processes. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience designing or implementing ontologies, knowledge graphs, semantic layers, linked-data solutions, or graph-based analytical systems. Experience with graph databases, semantic repositories, ontology editors, or knowledge graph platforms. Experience developing production data pipelines, big-data solutions, cloud-based analytical environments, or distributed data architectures. Experience integrating machine learning models, natural-language processing, generative AI, or advanced analytics with enterprise or mission data. Experience with data visualization, model validation, feature engineering, metadata management, data governance, or master-data concepts. Experience supporting defense, intelligence, federal government, government contracting, or other regulated and mission-focused environments. Experience collaborating on multidisciplinary software, data, research, or product-development projects.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar domains, data structures, and technical concepts and translate that understanding into immediate value. Curious and analytical mindset with a disciplined approach to research, experimentation, validation, and problem-solving. Ability to balance innovative approaches with established architectures, customer requirements, security constraints, and delivery schedules. Self-directed and able to organize work, investigate complex issues, ask thoughtful questions, generate ideas beyond assigned tasks, and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality, model integrity, reproducibility, and technical documentation. Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel in a hybrid work environment while demonstrating integrity, accountability, adaptability, coachability, and professionalism.Company DescriptionJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems.Company DescriptionJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. Read Less
Jaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. The Cybersecurity and Systems Support Analyst supports the protection, monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement of company and customer information systems. This entry-level role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking hands-on experience across cybersecurity, information technology, system administration, and compliance activities. The position reports to the IT Systems Administrator and will work under the guidance of experienced technical personnel.
The Cybersecurity and Systems Support Analyst position supports a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility for in-person and remote work based on program and customer needs. Candidates must reside within the St. Mary’s County/ NAS Pax River commuting area and be available to report onsite as required. The role requires effective collaboration with technical and non-technical team members, careful adherence to established procedures, and a strong willingness to learn. An active security clearance is not required at the time of hire; however, the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Compensation and work schedule will be based on experience, program requirements, and company policy. As a valued team member, we provide the following employee benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Life Insurance, Paid Time Off; and a 401(K) with employer matching.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support day-to-day cybersecurity and information technology activities under the direction of senior technical staff. Assist with the administration, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of networks, endpoints, operating systems, user accounts, and related information technology infrastructure. Support user administration activities, including account creation, access changes, permissions review, password resets, and account deactivation in accordance with established procedures. Apply foundational cybersecurity practices involving access control, least privilege, secure configuration, patching, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and network security. Assist with system and network monitoring, log review, vulnerability scans, security alerts, and the identification or escalation of unusual activity. Support Windows and Linux system administration, networking, scripting, and troubleshooting activities. Assist with vulnerability remediation, patch validation, configuration reviews, and follow-up documentation. Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity procedures, technical instructions, system inventories, diagrams, checklists, and other operational documentation. Collect and organize evidence supporting cybersecurity assessments, internal reviews, customer requirements, and compliance activities. Support implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with applicable organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Participate in cybersecurity awareness, incident response, risk management, and continuous improvement activities. Communicate technical findings, risks, status, and recommended actions clearly to both technical and non-technical team members. Follow established security procedures, protect sensitive information, and promptly report suspected security concerns or policy violations. Independently research technical issues, propose practical solutions, identify opportunities to improve security or operational processes, and perform other cybersecurity, information technology, system administration, documentation, or compliance-support duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Foundational understanding of information technology infrastructure, including networks, endpoints, operating systems, user administration, and basic troubleshooting. Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including access control, least privilege, secure configuration, patching, vulnerability management, and network security. Academic, laboratory, internship, personal-project, or professional experience with Windows and Linux networking, scripting, or system administration. Ability to follow documented technical and security procedures accurately and consistently. Strong written communication skills and the ability to create clear, organized, and usable technical documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel. Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies, cybersecurity practices, tools, and compliance requirements. Must be able to pass a background check. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Ability to work effectively under the guidance of senior technical personnel. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance in the future, if requested.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, CySA+, Linux+, or another relevant entry-level information technology or cybersecurity certification. Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements, or related cybersecurity frameworks. Internship, coursework, laboratory, home-lab, help desk, system administration, network administration, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience. Experience using Windows and Linux command-line tools, PowerShell, Bash, Python, or another scripting language. Exposure to vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security information and event management, ticketing, configuration management, or asset-management tools. Experience documenting technical procedures, troubleshooting steps, security findings, or system configurations. Experience supporting defense, federal government, government contracting, or other regulated environments. Understanding of basic incident response, risk assessment, security control, or compliance concepts.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
Strong interest in building a long-term career in cybersecurity, information assurance, or secure information technology operations. Eagerness to learn from experienced personnel and apply feedback to progressively more complex assignments. Curious, analytical mindset with a disciplined approach to troubleshooting and problem resolution. Strong sense of responsibility when handling sensitive information, system access, and security-related tasks. Ability to learn new tools, technologies, systems, and cybersecurity requirements quickly. Self-directed and willing to investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, and generate ideas beyond assigned tasks. Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities. Comfortable working within established processes while identifying opportunities for improvement. Values integrity, accountability, coachability, collaboration, discretion, and professionalism Company DescriptionJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems.Company DescriptionJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. Read LessJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. The Junior Software Engineer supports the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of web-based software products, with a particular emphasis on software testing, beta quality assurance, and reliable product delivery. This position reports to the Senior Software Lead and is well suited for an early-career professional who is interested in growing across both software development and quality assurance disciplines.
The Junior Software Engineer position supports a hybrid work environment, providing flexibility for in-person and remote work based on program and customer needs. Candidates must reside within the St. Mary’s County/ NAS Pax River commuting area and be available to report onsite as required. This role requires effective collaboration with technical and non-technical team members and may involve participation in structured testing, exploratory testing, defect review, and software release activities. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance in the future, if requested. Compensation and work schedule will be based on experience, program requirements, and company policy. As a valued team member, we provide the following employee benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Life Insurance, Paid Time Off; and a 401(K) with employer matching.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support software development and quality assurance activities throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements review, development support, testing, release validation, and regression testing.Execute structured test cases and exploratory test scenarios for software and applications.Develop, maintain, and improve test cases, test scripts, test data, and other quality assurance documentation.Document test results, software defects, reproduction steps, expected and actual behavior, severity, and supporting evidence.Prepare and maintain defect summaries, regression reports, release-readiness findings, and other software validation artifacts.Collaborate with developers, product owners, analysts, and end users to clarify requirements, identify defects, and verify corrective actions.Support testing and user acceptance testing by collecting feedback, evaluating software behavior, and identifying usability or functional concerns.Perform front-end development and maintenance tasks using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related web technologies under the direction of the software lead.Use version control and source management practices, including Git-based branching, commits, pull requests, and code review workflows.Read and understand source code at a review and troubleshooting level to assist with defect isolation and communication with developers.Participate in Agile or other iterative software development activities, including planning sessions, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.Independently investigate issues, propose practical solutions, and generate ideas that improve software quality, team processes, or the end-user experience.Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Perform other software development, testing, documentation, or product-support duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; candidates in the final year of an accredited degree program may also be considered.Basic understanding of the software development life cycle and the role of quality assurance within software planning, development, release, and maintenance activities.Working knowledge of front-end development concepts, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.Basic understanding of version control and source management concepts, preferably using Git.Basic understanding of test case design, defect reporting, regression testing, and quality assurance documentation.Ability to execute repeatable, structured test cases and exploratory testing across web-based applications.Ability to document test results and defects in a clear, organized, and reproducible manner.Ability to read and understand software code at a review level; advanced software development expertise is not required.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.Demonstrated self-direction, curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to solve problems beyond narrowly assigned tasks.Must be able to pass a background check.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance in the future, if requested.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Hands-on experience with software quality assurance, software testing: beta testing, user acceptance testing, or software validation through employment, internships, academic projects, volunteer work, or personal projects.Experience contributing to software development projects of any size or type.Exposure to front-end frameworks such as React.Experience using defect tracking, project management, or software collaboration tools such as Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Trello, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.Experience preparing test plans, test cases, defect reports, regression reports, or release notes.Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development practices.Exposure to automated testing concepts, browser developer tools, APIs, databases, or continuous integration practices.Experience working on team-based technical projects in an academic, internship, commercial, or government environment.DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
Strong interest in software testing, beta quality assurance, and improving the reliability and usability of software products.Eagerness to grow as a software engineer while developing practical expertise in software quality assurance.Analytical mindset with a disciplined approach to identifying, reproducing, and communicating software issues.Ability to balance structured testing with creative exploratory testing and user-focused thinking.Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, technologies, and software domains quickly.Strong problem-solving capabilities with a solution-focused mindset.Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.Comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and working under the guidance of senior technical staff.Values integrity, accountability, coachability, collaboration, and professionalism.Company DescriptionJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems.Company DescriptionJaster Engineering Technology (JET) Systems develops, maintains, and innovates systems for specific and common mission capabilities, combat aides, and surveillance systems. We provide solutions through cost-effective, tailored strategies to meet mission requirements. JET is committed to working with government agencies and commercial partners to develop modern autonomous and operator-interfaced control systems. Read Less
