Flight Operations Specialist/ Flight Clearance Product Developer (4581)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/) United States SMX is currently seeking a Flight Operations Specialist/ Flight Clearance Product Developer (FoSUAS) to support PMA-263 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This role can be remote, with willingness to travel (up to 10%) to client site. The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** + Support PMA Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) – PMA Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) Support - Family of Small UAS (FoSUAS) + Act as the primary point of contact for information and process knowledge regarding specific type Flight Clearance (FC) for their assigned platform(s) + Includes awareness of normal fleet use, training, developmental testing, operational testing, change recommendations, services contracts, FMS services, and Contractor Owned/ Contractor Operated services + Coordinate and execute the management/ development of all assigned FC Track and ensure the transition of Interim FC (IFC) content into the appropriate Permanent FC (PFC) + Create, update, and submit tracking reports to the PMA, and other stakeholders, on status of current IFC/PFC + Develop required content and facilitate the FC progression through each engineering review for airworthiness + Create and present formal briefs in support of new or changing fleet capabilities and/or new type + Facilitate or host meetings/ briefings as needed by the APME/ APMSE, or as needed by other team members of the PMA **Required Skills & Experience** + Clearance Required: Secret + US Citizenship is required for work on DoD contract + A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, logistics, or a related field and four (4) years of related experience + Allowable substitution: An associate’s degree and six (6) years of related experience, or a HS/GED and eight (8) years of related experience + Experience developing and implementing configuration management procedures for technical data + Must have experience communicating with a variety of Stakeholders including NAVAIR Systems Engineering Leadership, Airworthiness and Cybersafe Office (ACO), NAVAIR Engineering Subject Matter Experts, and Fleet users + Experience in Flight Operations as a member of a crewed aircraft platform, manned or Either Civil or DoD applications is required + Must demonstrate working knowledge of FAA NAS policies, as it pertains to different class areas, altitudes + Knowledge of DCMA, DoD, OPNAV, CNAF, NAVAIR documents, directives, orders, and/ or instructions as they pertain to flight operations, and maintenance procedures for both unmanned and manned platforms is required + Knowledge of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) flight/ operator/ maintenance manuals’ use and structure and the ability to translate OEM information into DoD/ NAVAIR program, procedure(s), and technical language + Must have proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft (MS) products and possess a strong computer-use background to include using editorial and graphics software running local, networked, or web-based platforms, and websites + **Travel up to 10% is required** **Application Deadline:** 9/2/2025 \#cjpost #LI-REMOTE The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is: $103,200—$172,000 USD At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.