Careers at Forge & Flight
We build the aircraft, train the operators, and develop the software that keeps DoD and federal customers effective in the field. If you do serious work and want to be somewhere it shows, read on.
Open Positions
Active openings available for immediate application. All positions are with Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Federal Services Division positions are subcontract roles contingent on contract award — applying now places you in the pipeline.
The Opportunity
Forge & Flight builds production-ready unmanned aircraft systems and trains the people who fly them. Our platforms are deployed with operational customers, our Academy has active courses running, and our Forge Flex service program is contracting. We need commission-driven sales professionals to help us reach more buyers faster.
This is a ground-floor opportunity with a company that has real products, real traction, and leadership that picks up the phone. The sales cycles are long, the buyers are sophisticated, and deals do not close themselves. If you are a self-directed closer who wants uncapped upside on high-value transactions, keep reading.
What You're Selling
The full Forge & Flight portfolio — platforms, training, and services — to DoD units, federal agencies, defense primes, state and municipal emergency response, and commercial operators.
- Platforms — Group 1 through Group 3 NDAA-compliant fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned aircraft systems
- Training — Ten FAA and DoD-aligned UAS certification courses through Forge & Flight Academy, per-student and equipped cohort delivery
- Services — Forge Flex, a pre-funded annual manufacturing and procurement retainer for NDAA-compliant fabrication, rapid prototyping, and engineering support
Full product training is provided before you engage any customer. You will not go into a sales conversation without everything you need.
Who We're Looking For
We do not require a specific industry background. The right person knows how to build a pipeline from zero, manage a long cycle, and close deals where the buyer has to justify the expenditure internally. Defense BD, fire service equipment, utilities, capital equipment, commercial aviation — if you sell to institutional buyers, we want to talk.
Required
- U.S. person — citizen or permanent resident (export control compliance)
- Verifiable track record closing deals above $50,000 with institutional buyers
- Self-directed — you build your own pipeline
- Professional representation — our buyers vet their vendors carefully
Not a fit if you
- Need a base salary to ramp
- Expect leads handed to you
- Are under an active non-compete that restricts this activity
Compensation Structure
Commission-only 1099 independent contractor position. No base salary. No ceiling. Forge & Flight uses a tiered commission structure calibrated to deal size — full rate on transactions you close independently, scaled rates on enterprise deals where company leadership co-sells.
What the tiers mean in practice: single-platform deals and standard training cohorts pay at the full rate. Multi-unit fleet replacements and large institutional programs pay at declining rates that still represent material income at any realistic deal size. You see the complete rate schedule, with worked examples, before you sign anything.
- Commission earned on customer deposit receipt — paid when the deal closes
- Monthly statements with deal-level detail via the company CRM
- Payment within 10 business days of statement date
- No withholding — you manage your own taxes as an independent business
- Government and direct-to-DoD contract commission is outside scope per FAR 52.203-5 — explained clearly before you engage any government buyer
What We Provide
- Product familiarization resources — capability briefs, tech sheets, and sales tools available to use at your discretion
- Proposal generation — you submit a request, leadership produces the proposal, you deliver it
- A purpose-built CRM with your pipeline and commission tracking
- Direct access to company leadership for deal strategy and customer calls
- IC Agreement and mutual NDA executed before any pricing or proprietary information is shared
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Sales Rep Application
Include: (1) your sales background in 2–3 sentences, (2) your best single close — deal size, obstacle, and how you closed it, (3) why the UAS or defense space is relevant to you right now. Resume optional in the application — required before any offer. No phone calls before email. No recruiters. We respond to every qualifying application within five business days.
Position Summary
Forge & Flight is scaling across multiple business lines — UAS manufacturing, professional training, and government services — with employees in multiple states and a Federal Services Division operating under Service Contract Act wage determinations. This role owns the HR function for all of it. You will manage the full employment lifecycle from offer through separation, administer benefits, ensure SCA compliance on government services contracts, handle employee relations, and partner with outside counsel and the CPA on employment compliance. This is a hands-on role — there is no HR team under you. You are the HR department.
Key Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting across all Holdings entities — job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, background checks, and offer letter generation
- Manage onboarding for all new W-2 employees — I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, system access, orientation, and 30/60/90-day check-ins
- Administer employee benefits programs — health, dental, vision, PTO, and additional benefits as the company scales
- Maintain and update the employee handbook, HR policies, and employment documentation in compliance with North Carolina law and applicable federal regulations
- Manage SCA compliance for Federal Services Division positions — track applicable wage determinations by location, ensure salary floors are met, maintain H&W fringe benefit records, and coordinate with contracts staff on SCA documentation requirements
- Administer multi-state employment compliance across NC, SC, WI, NJ, CA, MA, and HI as Federal Services positions are staffed
- Serve as the primary employee relations resource — address workplace concerns, manage performance documentation, and support managers through disciplinary processes
- Maintain personnel files, HR records, and employment documentation in compliance with recordkeeping requirements
- Coordinate with outside legal counsel and CPA on employment law questions, classification matters, and compliance reviews
- Support security clearance processing coordination for Federal Services Division candidates
- Manage separation procedures — offboarding, COBRA notifications, final pay compliance, and exit documentation
Required
- 3+ years of HR generalist experience with demonstrated responsibility across recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and employee relations — not a single-function HR background
- Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, and North Carolina employment law
- Organized and detail-oriented — HR compliance is a documentation discipline; missed deadlines or incomplete files create real liability
- Discretion — this role handles compensation, performance, and personnel matters for the entire organization
- Proficiency in HR software and applicant tracking systems
- Willing to complete a comprehensive background check prior to offer
- U.S. person required
Preferred
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification
- Experience at a defense contractor or federal government services firm — familiarity with SCA, cleared personnel processing, and multi-state employment compliance in a contracting context
- Multi-state HR experience — particularly CA, NJ, HI, or MA, which have employment law requirements that exceed federal minimums
- Experience with security clearance coordination or cleared personnel onboarding
- Background in a small company or startup environment — you will build processes, not just follow them
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Human Resources Manager
Include your resume and a brief description of your HR scope — specifically your experience with multi-state employment, SCA or government contractor HR, and the size of the workforce you have supported. Comprehensive background check required prior to offer.
Position Summary
The Program Lead Analyst is a Key Personnel position serving as the on-site prime representative for Forge & Flight Holdings at USAR Headquarters, Fort Bragg. The PLA is the primary COR interface, responsible for contract compliance, quality control plan submission, performance reporting, and coordination of all contract personnel across Fort Bragg and the eight distributed locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site prime representative for all contract activities at USAR HQ, Fort Bragg (Marshall Hall)
- Submit Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the COR within 30 days of contract award
- Serve as primary COR interface — attend all performance reviews, address corrective actions, manage contract compliance
- Provide oversight of all Fort Bragg contract personnel across G-1, G-3/5/7, and G-4 directorates
- Coordinate with the TLA and eight embedded Real Property Specialists at distributed locations
- Produce and submit all recurring reports and deliverables on schedule
- Manage subcontractor compliance, timekeeping, and billing accuracy
- Brief USAR command leadership on contract performance as directed
- Identify and address staffing gaps, performance issues, and surge requirements proactively
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required (interim acceptable pending adjudication)
- 7+ years of management or supervisory experience
- 4+ years DoD staff leadership at brigade level or above
- Demonstrated ability to interface directly with senior military officers and government CORs
- Strong written and oral communication; executive briefing proficiency
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent military education (CGSC or equivalent preferred)
- Active Government Travel Card eligibility and valid passport/Real ID
Preferred
- SOF background (Special Forces, Civil Affairs, PSYOP, or Ranger-qualified)
- Experience managing multi-location government services contracts
- Prior experience as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or contractor program manager
- PMP or FAC-P/PM certification
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Program Lead Analyst
Include resume, current clearance status, availability date, and whether you hold Key Personnel experience on prior government contracts. This is a Key Personnel position — must be available at contract award. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
The Task Lead Analyst is a Key Personnel position serving as the designated alternate to the Program Lead Analyst at USAR Headquarters, Fort Bragg. The TLA assumes full PLA authority and responsibility in the PLA’s absence and supports all PLA functions daily. Must be formally designated in writing to the Contracting Officer at the post-award conference.
Key Responsibilities
- Act with full PLA authority when the PLA is unavailable, on leave, or otherwise absent
- Be formally designated in writing to the Contracting Officer at the post-award conference
- Support the PLA in all contract oversight, reporting, and COR interface functions daily
- Directly manage day-to-day tasking for Fort Bragg contract personnel across assigned directorates
- Monitor all deliverable schedules; ensure no missed government due dates in PLA's absence
- Coordinate with distributed embedded specialists on reporting, surge support, and compliance
- Assist with QCP development, performance reporting, and corrective action tracking
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required (interim acceptable pending adjudication)
- 7+ years of management or supervisory experience
- 4+ years DoD staff leadership at brigade level or above
- Ability to assume full PLA duties without gap — fully interchangeable with PLA
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent military education
- Active Government Travel Card eligibility and valid passport/Real ID
Preferred
- SOF or Army Reserve senior NCO/officer background
- Prior experience as an executive officer, deputy program manager, or senior plans officer
- Experience supporting multi-site DoD services contracts
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Task Lead Analyst
Include resume, clearance status, and whether you have been a named Key Personnel on prior government contracts. Must be available at contract award and available to be formally designated to the Contracting Officer at the post-award conference. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR G-3/5/7 Engineers Directorate at Fort Bragg managing the Army Reserve centralized facility sustainment program. Primary analytical resource for fire alarm monitoring, facility condition assessment, and Power BI reporting across approximately 1,475 buildings in the USAR inventory.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Centralized Fire Alarm Monitoring Program across ~1,475 USAR buildings — target 30 new connections per month
- Conduct weekly teleconferences with the Fire Monitoring Company; produce meeting minutes within 5 business days
- Develop, maintain, and automate monthly Power BI dashboards for facility readiness, sustainment status, and infrastructure risk
- Update the quarterly fire notification contact listing; coordinate with DPW and unit facility managers
- Produce monthly Facilities Data Analysis Reports for USAR G-3/5/7 leadership
- Process and analyze data in GFEBS, RPLANS, ISR-I, and BUILDER; identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
- Support fire protection and life-safety systems compliance tracking and corrective action follow-up
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 5+ years DoD facility management, installation management, or real property experience
- GFEBS proficiency (facility/infrastructure module)
- Demonstrated Power BI dashboard development and automation experience
- Knowledge of fire protection and life-safety systems in military/federal facilities
- Strong analytical writing; ability to produce senior-level reports and briefings
- Active Government Travel Card eligibility
Preferred
- Army Reserve or Active Component G-4/DPW staff experience at brigade level or above
- ISR-I, RPLANS, BUILDER, or HQIIS experience
- 12A (Engineer Officer) or DPW civilian background
- PMP or CFM (Certified Facility Manager) certification
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Facility Sustainment Analyst
Include resume, clearance level, GFEBS module experience, and any Power BI dashboard examples. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR G-3/5/7 in executing approximately 40 MILCON efforts per year, developing Real Property Master Plans, and managing MCAR and Real Estate program actions. Requires deep familiarity with Army military construction and real estate planning regulations, UFC standards, and ability to produce high-quality planning products for senior command review.
Key Responsibilities
- Support ~40 MILCON efforts/year — coordinate project development, documentation, and milestone tracking
- Prepare and maintain DD Form 1391/1390 project documentation packages for MILCON submissions
- Develop and update Army Reserve Real Property Master Plan products per UFC 2-100-01 and AR 140-483
- Manage ~12 MCAR and Real Estate program actions/year — coordinate approvals, documentation, and tracking
- Prepare senior-level briefings, information papers, and decision documents for USAR G-3/5/7 and higher headquarters
- Produce project meeting minutes within 1 week of all planning meetings and working group sessions
- Conduct ~8 site visits/year in support of MILCON and real property planning efforts
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 7+ years Army or DoD military construction, real estate planning, or installation planning experience
- Demonstrated MILCON, MCAR, or Army Real Estate program management experience
- Working knowledge of UFC 2-100-01, AR 140-483, and DD Forms 1390/1391
- Senior-level briefing and staff writing proficiency
- Bachelor's in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or equivalent military education
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID
Preferred
- Army Corps of Engineers, USARC, or IMCOM real estate/planning experience
- CGSC graduate or equivalent intermediate-level education
- 12A (Engineer Officer) or GS-808/828 background
- AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) or PE certification
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Community Planner Analyst
Include resume, clearance level, MILCON program experience, and highest-level headquarters supported. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Provides analytical and reporting support to the USAR Civilian Personnel Management Office (CPMO) at Fort Bragg. Produces recurring monthly and quarterly reports to strict government deadlines using Army civilian HR systems. Expert-level proficiency in DCPDS, DCPS, ATAAPS, TAPDB-R, PROBE, GFEBS, and SharePoint is non-negotiable.
Key Responsibilities
- Monthly Force Management Changes Report — due 1st of each month
- Monthly Human Capital Needs Report — due 1st of each month
- Monthly CES Quota Utilization Report — due 5th of each month
- Monthly Budget Analyses and Civilian Pay Reports — due 5th of each month
- Quarterly Forecast Reports — December, March, June, September cycles
- SharePoint site administration for CPMO program documentation, workflow tracking, and reporting
- Process and analyze civilian personnel data in DCPDS, DCPS, ATAAPS, TAPDB-R, PROBE, and GFEBS
- Support Army PPBE process actions including budget justification and civilian pay analysis
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 7+ years Army or DoD civilian human resources experience
- 5+ years in a DoD staff environment at brigade level or above
- Expert proficiency in DCPDS, DCPS, ATAAPS, TAPDB-R, PROBE, and GFEBS — non-negotiable
- SharePoint site administration — site creation, workflow management, and document control
- Familiarity with Army PPBE process and civilian pay fund management
- Bachelor's in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field
Preferred
- USARC, Army G-1, or CPMO headquarters experience supporting Army Reserve civilian workforce
- Background as a 42B/C/F (HR Officer series) or GS-201/203 (Human Resources Specialist/Assistant)
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
- USA Staffing or Monster Government Solutions experience
- Army Civilian Education System (CES) program management familiarity
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: CPMO Program Manager Analyst
Include resume, clearance level, and confirmation of which DCPDS/CPMO systems you have direct experience with. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR G-4 Logistics Directorate at Fort Bragg managing the Army Reserve Non-Tactical Vehicle fleet per AR 58-1, DoD Manual 4500.36, and GSA Fleet program requirements. Produces recurring data products for USARC fleet leadership, manages 701 Waiver and VURB processes, and participates in monthly ACFM teleconferences.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute monthly GSA Drive-Thru data pull (~25th of each month); distribute results to unit fleet managers within 2 business days
- Review and forward VURB (Vehicle Utilization Review Board) results within 5 business days of receipt
- Coordinate and track 701 Waiver requests — documentation and approval routing
- Produce Bi-Annual NTV Report to USARC Fleet Manager — utilization, cost, and compliance data
- Participate in monthly ACFM (Army Commands Fleet Manager) teleconferences in weeks 3 and 4
- Conduct investigation management for fleet incidents per DoD and Army requirements
- Maintain vehicle accountability records in GSA Fleet Drive-Thru, DPAS, and FAST systems
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 4+ years DoD or federal NTV fleet management experience
- Working knowledge of AR 58-1 and DoD Manual 4500.36
- Hands-on experience with GSA Fleet Drive-Thru, DPAS, and FAST systems
- 701 Waiver and VURB process knowledge
- Experience conducting or supporting DoD vehicle incident investigations
- Valid U.S. driver's license; able to operate government vehicles
- Active Government Travel Card eligibility
Preferred
- Background as 88H, 88M, or 92A/F with direct fleet management duties
- USARC or IMCOM NTV fleet program experience
- CAFM (Certified Automotive Fleet Manager) certification
- DPAS fleet module proficiency
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: NTV Fleet Management Analyst
Include resume, clearance level, and confirmation of which fleet management systems you have direct experience with (GSA Drive-Thru, DPAS, FAST). Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR G-3/5/7 Real Property Branch at Fort Bragg executing daily GFEBS real property transactions, InSITE remediation coordination, and monthly status reporting. Serves as the anchor real property resource for the contract, coordinating with embedded specialists at eight distributed locations. GFEBS RP system roles are the primary screening criterion — confirm all four roles in your application or it will not advance.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily GFEBS real property transactions — acquisitions, disposals, capital improvements, and data corrections
- Coordinate InSITE Phase 1 (administrative remediation) and Phase 2 (on-site surveys) at accountable officer oversight level
- Produce and submit Monthly Status Report to USARC G-3/5/7 — due 5th of each month
- Produce weekly GFEBS Exception Logs for COR review and action
- Prepare Health Check briefings for USARC leadership on real property data quality
- Prepare DD Form 1354 capitalization packets for all qualifying asset transactions
- Conduct physical inventories of real property assets per AR 405-45
- Coordinate daily with DPW Realty staff and embedded specialists at distributed locations
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 3+ years DoD real property management experience
- GFEBS RP system roles — Maintainer, Inventory Processor, BI Reporter, Asset Master Data — REQUIRED. Confirm by name in application.
- HQIIS proficiency — inventory management and reporting
- Working knowledge of AR 405-45 (Real Property Inventory Management)
- DD Form 1354 preparation experience
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID required prior to performance
Preferred
- Experience as Army RPAO or assistant RPAO at installation or command level
- Background at ACSIM, IMCOM, or USARC G-3/5/7 installation management staff
- InSITE remediation program and AR 405-80 familiarity
- TRIRIGA or advanced HQIIS reporting experience
- Real property or real estate certification (RPA, CFM)
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Real Property Analyst Fort Bragg
Include resume, clearance level, and your specific GFEBS Real Property system roles by name. Applications without confirmed GFEBS RP roles will not advance. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR 81st Readiness Division at Fort Jackson, SC executing daily GFEBS real property transactions, InSITE remediation, and monthly status reporting. Operates as a single FTE embedded within local DPW Realty staff, coordinating daily with on-site government personnel and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg. Perry's home market. USAR 81st RD primary support area. Highest volume of InSITE Phase 2 remediation. GFEBS RP system roles are the non-negotiable screening requirement — list them in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily GFEBS real property transactions within assigned Readiness Division accounts
- Conduct InSITE Phase 1 administrative remediation and Phase 2 on-site survey support
- Conduct physical inventories of real property assets per AR 405-45
- Produce Monthly Status Report directly to USARC G-3/5/7 — due 5th of each month
- Prepare DD Form 1354 capitalization packets for all qualifying asset transactions
- Produce Health Check briefings for Readiness Division leadership
- Coordinate daily with local DPW Realty staff and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg
- Maintain surge support availability within 5 business days for CONUS missions
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 2+ years DoD real property management experience
- GFEBS RP system roles — Maintainer, Inventory Processor, BI Reporter, Asset Master Data — REQUIRED. List by name in application.
- HQIIS proficiency
- AR 405-45 and InSITE remediation knowledge
- DD Form 1354 preparation experience
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID required prior to performance
Preferred
- Experience as Army RPAO or assistant RPAO
- Background at an IMCOM, USARC, or Readiness Division real property office
- TRIRIGA or advanced HQIIS reporting experience
- Real property or real estate certification (RPA, CFM)
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Real Property Analyst Fort Jackson SC
Include resume, clearance level, specific GFEBS Real Property system roles by name, and available start date. Applications without confirmed GFEBS RP roles will not advance. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR 88th Readiness Division at Fort McCoy, WI executing daily GFEBS real property transactions, InSITE remediation, and monthly status reporting. Operates as a single FTE embedded within local DPW Realty staff, coordinating daily with on-site government personnel and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg. HIGHEST PRIORITY LOCATION — over 40% of contract high-value real property discrepancies. Local WI recruit preferred. HIGHEST PRIORITY LOCATION. GFEBS RP system roles are the non-negotiable screening requirement — list them in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily GFEBS real property transactions within assigned Readiness Division accounts
- Conduct InSITE Phase 1 administrative remediation and Phase 2 on-site survey support
- Conduct physical inventories of real property assets per AR 405-45
- Produce Monthly Status Report directly to USARC G-3/5/7 — due 5th of each month
- Prepare DD Form 1354 capitalization packets for all qualifying asset transactions
- Produce Health Check briefings for Readiness Division leadership
- Coordinate daily with local DPW Realty staff and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg
- Maintain surge support availability within 5 business days for CONUS missions
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 2+ years DoD real property management experience
- GFEBS RP system roles — Maintainer, Inventory Processor, BI Reporter, Asset Master Data — REQUIRED. List by name in application.
- HQIIS proficiency
- AR 405-45 and InSITE remediation knowledge
- DD Form 1354 preparation experience
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID required prior to performance
Preferred
- Experience as Army RPAO or assistant RPAO
- Background at an IMCOM, USARC, or Readiness Division real property office
- TRIRIGA or advanced HQIIS reporting experience
- Real property or real estate certification (RPA, CFM)
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Real Property Analyst Fort McCoy WI
Include resume, clearance level, specific GFEBS Real Property system roles by name, and available start date. Applications without confirmed GFEBS RP roles will not advance. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR 99th Readiness Division at JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ executing daily GFEBS real property transactions, InSITE remediation, and monthly status reporting. Operates as a single FTE embedded within local DPW Realty staff, coordinating daily with on-site government personnel and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg. Tri-state labor market. High cost of living. Local NJ/PA recruit preferred. GFEBS RP system roles are the non-negotiable screening requirement — list them in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily GFEBS real property transactions within assigned Readiness Division accounts
- Conduct InSITE Phase 1 administrative remediation and Phase 2 on-site survey support
- Conduct physical inventories of real property assets per AR 405-45
- Produce Monthly Status Report directly to USARC G-3/5/7 — due 5th of each month
- Prepare DD Form 1354 capitalization packets for all qualifying asset transactions
- Produce Health Check briefings for Readiness Division leadership
- Coordinate daily with local DPW Realty staff and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg
- Maintain surge support availability within 5 business days for CONUS missions
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 2+ years DoD real property management experience
- GFEBS RP system roles — Maintainer, Inventory Processor, BI Reporter, Asset Master Data — REQUIRED. List by name in application.
- HQIIS proficiency
- AR 405-45 and InSITE remediation knowledge
- DD Form 1354 preparation experience
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID required prior to performance
Preferred
- Experience as Army RPAO or assistant RPAO
- Background at an IMCOM, USARC, or Readiness Division real property office
- TRIRIGA or advanced HQIIS reporting experience
- Real property or real estate certification (RPA, CFM)
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Real Property Analyst McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst NJ
Include resume, clearance level, specific GFEBS Real Property system roles by name, and available start date. Applications without confirmed GFEBS RP roles will not advance. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR 63rd Readiness Division at Mountain View, CA executing daily GFEBS real property transactions, InSITE remediation, and monthly status reporting. Operates as a single FTE embedded within local DPW Realty staff, coordinating daily with on-site government personnel and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg. Bay Area labor market. Local CA recruit required. May share coverage with Dublin CA — confirm with Perry. GFEBS RP system roles are the non-negotiable screening requirement — list them in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily GFEBS real property transactions within assigned Readiness Division accounts
- Conduct InSITE Phase 1 administrative remediation and Phase 2 on-site survey support
- Conduct physical inventories of real property assets per AR 405-45
- Produce Monthly Status Report directly to USARC G-3/5/7 — due 5th of each month
- Prepare DD Form 1354 capitalization packets for all qualifying asset transactions
- Produce Health Check briefings for Readiness Division leadership
- Coordinate daily with local DPW Realty staff and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg
- Maintain surge support availability within 5 business days for CONUS missions
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 2+ years DoD real property management experience
- GFEBS RP system roles — Maintainer, Inventory Processor, BI Reporter, Asset Master Data — REQUIRED. List by name in application.
- HQIIS proficiency
- AR 405-45 and InSITE remediation knowledge
- DD Form 1354 preparation experience
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID required prior to performance
Preferred
- Experience as Army RPAO or assistant RPAO
- Background at an IMCOM, USARC, or Readiness Division real property office
- TRIRIGA or advanced HQIIS reporting experience
- Real property or real estate certification (RPA, CFM)
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Real Property Analyst Mountain View CA
Include resume, clearance level, specific GFEBS Real Property system roles by name, and available start date. Applications without confirmed GFEBS RP roles will not advance. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR Parks Reserve Forces Training Area at Dublin, CA executing daily GFEBS real property transactions, InSITE remediation, and monthly status reporting. Operates as a single FTE embedded within local DPW Realty staff, coordinating daily with on-site government personnel and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg. Northern California. Local CA recruit preferred. Geographic proximity to Mountain View — joint coverage possible. GFEBS RP system roles are the non-negotiable screening requirement — list them in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily GFEBS real property transactions within assigned Readiness Division accounts
- Conduct InSITE Phase 1 administrative remediation and Phase 2 on-site survey support
- Conduct physical inventories of real property assets per AR 405-45
- Produce Monthly Status Report directly to USARC G-3/5/7 — due 5th of each month
- Prepare DD Form 1354 capitalization packets for all qualifying asset transactions
- Produce Health Check briefings for Readiness Division leadership
- Coordinate daily with local DPW Realty staff and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg
- Maintain surge support availability within 5 business days for CONUS missions
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 2+ years DoD real property management experience
- GFEBS RP system roles — Maintainer, Inventory Processor, BI Reporter, Asset Master Data — REQUIRED. List by name in application.
- HQIIS proficiency
- AR 405-45 and InSITE remediation knowledge
- DD Form 1354 preparation experience
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID required prior to performance
Preferred
- Experience as Army RPAO or assistant RPAO
- Background at an IMCOM, USARC, or Readiness Division real property office
- TRIRIGA or advanced HQIIS reporting experience
- Real property or real estate certification (RPA, CFM)
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Real Property Analyst Dublin CA
Include resume, clearance level, specific GFEBS Real Property system roles by name, and available start date. Applications without confirmed GFEBS RP roles will not advance. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR Devens Reserve Forces Training Area at Devens, MA executing daily GFEBS real property transactions, InSITE remediation, and monthly status reporting. Operates as a single FTE embedded within local DPW Realty staff, coordinating daily with on-site government personnel and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg. Local Devens/Ayer area recruit preferred. Boston-Cambridge locality SCA WD applies. GFEBS RP system roles are the non-negotiable screening requirement — list them in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily GFEBS real property transactions within assigned Readiness Division accounts
- Conduct InSITE Phase 1 administrative remediation and Phase 2 on-site survey support
- Conduct physical inventories of real property assets per AR 405-45
- Produce Monthly Status Report directly to USARC G-3/5/7 — due 5th of each month
- Prepare DD Form 1354 capitalization packets for all qualifying asset transactions
- Produce Health Check briefings for Readiness Division leadership
- Coordinate daily with local DPW Realty staff and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg
- Maintain surge support availability within 5 business days for CONUS missions
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 2+ years DoD real property management experience
- GFEBS RP system roles — Maintainer, Inventory Processor, BI Reporter, Asset Master Data — REQUIRED. List by name in application.
- HQIIS proficiency
- AR 405-45 and InSITE remediation knowledge
- DD Form 1354 preparation experience
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID required prior to performance
Preferred
- Experience as Army RPAO or assistant RPAO
- Background at an IMCOM, USARC, or Readiness Division real property office
- TRIRIGA or advanced HQIIS reporting experience
- Real property or real estate certification (RPA, CFM)
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Real Property Analyst Devens MA
Include resume, clearance level, specific GFEBS Real Property system roles by name, and available start date. Applications without confirmed GFEBS RP roles will not advance. Contingent on contract award.
Position Summary
Supports the USAR 9th Mission Support Command at Fort Shafter, HI executing daily GFEBS real property transactions, InSITE remediation, and monthly status reporting. Operates as a single FTE embedded within local DPW Realty staff, coordinating daily with on-site government personnel and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg. OCONUS. Hawaii SCA WD applies. Local HI recruit only — do not apply if not Hawaii-based. 10-day OCONUS deploy readiness required. GFEBS RP system roles are the non-negotiable screening requirement — list them in your application.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily GFEBS real property transactions within assigned Readiness Division accounts
- Conduct InSITE Phase 1 administrative remediation and Phase 2 on-site survey support
- Conduct physical inventories of real property assets per AR 405-45
- Produce Monthly Status Report directly to USARC G-3/5/7 — due 5th of each month
- Prepare DD Form 1354 capitalization packets for all qualifying asset transactions
- Produce Health Check briefings for Readiness Division leadership
- Coordinate daily with local DPW Realty staff and the anchor specialist at Fort Bragg
- Maintain surge support availability within 10 business days for OCONUS missions
Required
- Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- 2+ years DoD real property management experience
- GFEBS RP system roles — Maintainer, Inventory Processor, BI Reporter, Asset Master Data — REQUIRED. List by name in application.
- HQIIS proficiency
- AR 405-45 and InSITE remediation knowledge
- DD Form 1354 preparation experience
- Active Government Travel Card and valid passport/Real ID required prior to performance
- Willingness and ability to deploy OCONUS within 10 business days
Preferred
- Experience as Army RPAO or assistant RPAO
- Background at an IMCOM, USARC, or Readiness Division real property office
- TRIRIGA or advanced HQIIS reporting experience
- Real property or real estate certification (RPA, CFM)
How to Apply
Email [email protected] — subject line: Real Property Analyst Fort Shafter HI
Include resume, clearance level, specific GFEBS Real Property system roles by name, and available start date. Applications without confirmed GFEBS RP roles will not advance. Contingent on contract award.
Planned Positions
Forge & Flight is in active expansion. These roles are part of our current hiring plan — submit your interest now and we will contact you directly when the position opens. Qualified candidates are reviewed before public posting.
Marketing & Communications Manager
Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. · Fayetteville, NC · Hybrid
Owns brand strategy and content execution across all three entities and every channel — LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, Google Ads, and email. Writes for technical and non-technical audiences simultaneously. Defense and government marketing sensibility required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a content calendar across LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube aligned to each entity's audience and sales pipeline
- Write, produce, and publish content — capability spotlights, course announcements, industry commentary, and company milestones
- Manage paid digital campaigns across Google Ads and social platforms; own performance tracking and optimization
- Build and maintain the company email list; design and execute capability briefing emails and newsletters to warm leads and prospects
- Coordinate video content production — platform demonstrations, training program previews, and brand content
- Support proposal development with formatting, graphics, and presentation design
- Maintain brand consistency and messaging discipline across all public-facing materials
Required
- 3+ years of marketing, communications, or digital content experience — B2B preferred
- Demonstrated ability to write for technical and non-technical audiences, commercial and government, in the same week
- Proficiency with social media management tools, email marketing platforms, and digital advertising dashboards
- Strong visual sensibility — can produce professional output in Canva, Adobe, or equivalent without a design team
- Discretion — this role handles sensitive business information, product capability details, and customer relationships
- U.S. person required
Advantages
- Experience marketing to DoD, federal agencies, or defense primes
- Familiarity with government contracting, UAS, or aerospace
- Video production or editing experience
- LinkedIn paid campaign management experience
Electrical Engineer — Avionics & Power Systems
Forge & Flight Labs LLC (Electronics Manufacturing Division) · Fayetteville, NC
Leads design and in-house production of NDAA-compliant power distribution boards, bus bars, and proprietary avionics systems. Takes designs from schematic capture through PCB layout through board production and into airframe integration. KiCad and in-house PCB printing.
Responsibilities
- Schematic capture and PCB layout for power distribution boards, bus bars, and avionics systems using KiCad or equivalent ECAD tools
- In-house board production using Voltera PCB printing systems — paste deposition, component placement, and reflow
- BOM development with NDAA-compliant component sourcing — responsible for full supply chain provenance of designs
- Bench testing and validation — multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply, and flight controller integration testing
- System integration of avionics and power systems into Group 2 and Group 3 airframes, coordinating with the manufacturing team
- Design for manufacturability — designs go into production and must be buildable by the team
- Continuous improvement of existing board designs based on field feedback and failure analysis
- Support R&D for next-generation platform electrical architecture
Required
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field — or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Proficiency with KiCad or comparable ECAD platform — schematic capture and PCB layout, not just schematic reading
- Experience designing and validating power electronics — DC-DC conversion, power distribution, current sensing, protection circuits
- Hands-on bench skills — you build, test, and debug your own designs
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
- Clearance eligible — Secret clearance is a strong advantage
Advantages
- UAS, UAV, or embedded avionics experience
- In-house PCB fabrication experience — Voltera, LPKF, or similar
- Flight controller integration experience
- RF design or antenna integration experience
- IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification
Aerospace Engineer
Forge & Flight Labs LLC · Fayetteville, NC
Fixed-wing and VTOL airframe design across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and systems integration. Python-based AI-assisted design toolchain. Real aircraft, real customers, full engineering ownership.
Responsibilities
- Airframe design and analysis — aerodynamic sizing, structural analysis, weight and balance, performance estimation
- CAD modeling and drawing package development for production
- Flight test planning, data collection, and analysis — V&V against design requirements
- Propulsion system selection and integration — motors, ESCs, fuel systems, propeller sizing
- Systems engineering — interface definition, requirements management, design tradeoff analysis
- Supporting manufacturing with design-for-production guidance
- Contributing to SBIR and proposal technical volumes
Required
- B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field
- Demonstrated experience with fixed-wing or VTOL aircraft design
- Proficiency with aerodynamic analysis tools
- CAD proficiency — Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- UAS or sUAS design experience — Group 1 through Group 3
- CFD experience
- Flight test experience
- Python proficiency
- Active security clearance or clearance eligibility
Composites Technician
Forge & Flight Labs LLC · Fayetteville, NC
Owns composite airframe fabrication end-to-end — wet layup, vacuum bagging, mold work, finishing, and field repair across the Group 1 through Group 3 platform line. Supports R&D fabrication for new airframe development. Demonstrated skill valued over credentials.
Responsibilities
- Wet layup, vacuum bag infusion, and prepreg composite fabrication for UAS airframe components
- Mold preparation, release application, and post-cure demolding
- Trimming, drilling, and finishing of composite parts to engineering drawing specifications
- Structural and cosmetic repair of airframe components — field damage assessment and repair execution
- Quality inspection — visual and tactile inspection of layups, dimensional verification, defect documentation
- Support R&D fabrication for prototype structures and new airframe development
- Shop maintenance — tool care, consumables management, organized work environment
Required
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with composite fabrication — wet layup, vacuum bagging, or equivalent
- Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and fabrication work orders
- Comfort with precision hand tools, rotary tools, and shop equipment
- Attention to detail — you understand why composite quality matters and build to that standard
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- UAS or aerospace composites experience
- Prepreg and autoclave or oven-cure experience
- Mold design and fabrication experience
- FAA Part 65 airframe rating or A&P certification
- Additive manufacturing (FDM/SLA) familiarity
Demonstrated skill valued over credentials. Marine, automotive, motorsport, wind energy, and other composites backgrounds welcomed.
Administrative Assistant
Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. · Fayetteville, NC
Executive support, document management, vendor coordination, and proposal logistics. Direct visibility into company operations. Discretion required — this role handles sensitive business, financial, and personnel information.
Responsibilities
- Manage executive calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics
- Draft and manage business correspondence — emails, letters, and formal communications
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and partners on scheduling, deliverables, and logistics
- Organize and maintain business records, contracts, and corporate documents
- Support proposal preparation, formatting, and submission logistics
- Handle travel arrangements, expense tracking, and office supply management
- Assist with event coordination — customer visits, demonstrations, and training delivery logistics
- Take on additional operational tasks as the company grows
Required
- Minimum 2 years of administrative, office management, or executive support experience
- Strong written communication — you write clearly and professionally without excessive back-and-forth
- Proficiency with standard business software — Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email, calendaring
- Discretion — you will handle sensitive business, financial, and personnel information
- Organized under pressure — this is a small team where things move fast
- Comfortable working around a defense technology environment and military-adjacent customers
- U.S. person required
Advantages
- Notary Public or willingness to become one
- Familiarity with government contracting terminology
- Experience supporting leadership in a defense, aerospace, or federal contractor environment
UAS Systems Integration Technician
Forge & Flight Labs LLC · Fayetteville, NC
Takes a finished airframe and builds it into a flight-ready aircraft — avionics installation, full wiring harness, propulsion integration, flight controller configuration, payload integration, and flight test through customer handoff. Owns every system between the shell and the first flight.
The Role
The Composites Technician builds the airframe. You take it from there. This role is responsible for the complete systems build-out of every aircraft that leaves our facility — from bare shell to customer-ready platform. You own avionics, wiring, propulsion, flight controller configuration, payload integration, and flight validation. When the aircraft ships, it has your name on it.
Responsibilities
- Full systems integration from completed airframe — avionics mounting, component layout, and mechanical installation
- Wiring harness design, fabrication, and installation — power distribution, signal wiring, connector termination, and routing
- Propulsion system installation — motor mounting, ESC wiring, propeller fitting, and propulsion bench testing
- Flight controller installation, configuration, and tuning — parameter setup, sensor calibration, and flight mode validation
- Payload integration — camera gimbals, sensor payloads, and mission-specific equipment installation and interface verification
- Communications and RF system installation — telemetry links, video downlinks, and RC system configuration
- Pre-flight systems verification — ground checks, motor spin tests, failsafe validation, and documentation
- Flight test execution — test card completion, anomaly identification, parameter refinement, and sign-off for customer delivery
- Build documentation — maintaining accurate records of component installation, configuration parameters, and test results for every aircraft
- Supporting modification and retrofit work on fielded platforms
Required
- Hands-on experience building, wiring, and commissioning complex electromechanical systems — UAS, robotics, military avionics, industrial equipment, or comparable
- Competency with wiring and electrical work — crimping, soldering, harness fabrication, and schematic reading
- Experience configuring and tuning flight controllers or comparable embedded control systems
- Methodical and detail-oriented — you follow build procedures, document your work, and do not cut corners on aircraft that are going to fly
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or willingness to obtain — tuition assistance provided
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Military MOS experience in aviation maintenance, avionics, or electronics — 15 series, 94 series, and equivalent directly applicable
- UAS or sUAS build and commissioning experience — Group 1 through Group 3
- Open-standard flight controller experience — configuration, PID tuning, and field troubleshooting
- Experience with FPV systems, video downlinks, or RF link configuration
- Additive manufacturing experience — FDM/SLA for brackets, mounts, and integration hardware
- A&P certification or FAA airframe rating
Embedded Systems & Firmware Engineer
Forge & Flight Labs LLC (Electronics Manufacturing Division) · Fayetteville, NC
Writes the software that runs on the hardware — flight controller firmware, avionics embedded systems, and hardware-software integration across the EMD product line. Works at the boundary between the board and the mission. C/C++, Python, real-time embedded systems, RF-adjacent software.
The Role
The Electrical Engineer designs and builds the boards. You make them do something. This role owns the firmware and embedded software layer across the Electronics Manufacturing Division product line — from flight controller configuration and tuning to avionics application code, RF-adjacent signal processing, and hardware-software integration testing. If it runs on a microcontroller or embedded processor in one of our platforms, this role owns it.
Responsibilities
- Firmware development and maintenance for avionics and power management systems — bare-metal and RTOS environments
- Flight controller software configuration, parameter management, and custom autopilot firmware development on open-source platforms
- Hardware-software integration and validation — bench testing firmware against hardware designs produced by the Electrical Engineer
- Embedded software development for passive RF sensing, signal detection, and direction-finding systems
- Software tooling for board-level testing, calibration, and production validation
- Integration of embedded systems into mission software stack — MAVLink telemetry interfaces, CoT output, sensor data pipelines
- Documentation of firmware architecture, configuration baselines, and release management for production builds
- Supporting SBIR technical volumes and proposal development for embedded systems work
Required
- Demonstrated embedded systems development experience — firmware shipping in hardware, not just academic projects
- Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded targets — bare-metal and RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or comparable)
- Experience with hardware debugging tools — JTAG/SWD debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
- Python proficiency for tooling, test automation, and data analysis
- Ability to read schematics and hardware design documentation to understand the systems you are programming
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
- Clearance eligible — Secret clearance a strong advantage
Advantages
- UAS or UAV avionics firmware experience
- Open-source autopilot development experience — ArduPilot or PX4 codebase familiarity
- MAVLink protocol implementation experience
- RF signal processing or SDR software experience — RTL-SDR, GNU Radio, or comparable
- Linux embedded systems experience (Yocto, Buildroot, or Raspberry Pi / Jetson environments)
- ROS2 or robotics middleware familiarity
- Active Secret or higher clearance
Mission Software Engineer
Forge & Flight Labs LLC / Holdings · Remote Acceptable (Eastern/Central TZ)
Develops and maintains the mission software stack — ground control systems, C2 and multi-drone coordination, AI detection pipelines, and intelligence tools. Works across the full portfolio from GCS plugin development to autonomous mission logic. Python, C++, web stack.
The Role
Forge & Flight operates a significant software portfolio across mission systems, AI detection, C2, and intelligence tools — all built and maintained by a very small team. This role expands that capacity. You will work across ground control system development, multi-drone C2 architecture, AI detection module integration, and mission autonomy logic. The work is operationally consequential — the software you write goes into fielded systems used by real customers.
Responsibilities
- Development and maintenance of GCS software — plugin architecture, operator interface, telemetry processing, and mission data management
- Multi-drone command and control — coordinating autonomous and semi-autonomous operations across platform fleets
- AI detection pipeline development — integrating computer vision inference modules with ATAK, MQTT, and alerting infrastructure
- Mission autonomy software — waypoint logic, geofence enforcement, autonomous decision systems, and MAVLink 2.0 integration
- OSINT and intelligence tool development — data ingestion adapters, analysis pipelines, and operator interfaces
- API development and integration — building and maintaining interfaces between mission systems and external data sources
- Contributing to SBIR technical volumes and DoD program technical documentation
- Code review, test coverage, and documentation to production-quality standards
Required
- Strong Python proficiency — you write production Python, not scripts
- C++ competency for performance-critical components
- Experience building and maintaining software systems that integrate with external hardware or real-time data sources
- Git-based development workflow — branching, code review, CI/CD
- Linux development environment proficiency
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
- Clearance eligible — Secret clearance a strong advantage
Advantages
- MAVLink protocol experience — message parsing, custom dialects, telemetry integration
- ATAK plugin development or CoT protocol experience
- Computer vision or ML inference pipeline experience — model deployment, edge inference, real-time detection
- ROS2 or robotics middleware experience
- Web stack proficiency — TypeScript, React, or comparable for GCS front-end work
- DoD program experience — SBIR, OTA, or government software development
- CMMC Level 2 development practices familiarity
- Active Secret or higher clearance
UAS Flight Test Engineer & Chief Pilot
Forge & Flight Labs LLC (Flight Test Division) · Fayetteville, NC
Leads all flight test operations for platform acceptance, customer demonstration, and Forge Flex support engagements. Develops test cards, executes test programs, reduces data, and signs off aircraft for customer delivery. Owns the operational framework for BVLOS as Part 108 rulemaking matures.
The Role
Every aircraft Forge & Flight ships has to fly before it ships. This role owns that process. You will develop and execute the test programs that validate our Group 2 and Group 3 platforms against design requirements, sign off aircraft for customer delivery, and lead flight operations for demonstrations and Forge Flex support engagements. You are also building the operational infrastructure — safety procedures, airspace coordination, BVLOS operational frameworks — that positions the company for expanded operations as FAA rulemaking evolves.
Responsibilities
- Flight test program development — test cards, safety plans, data collection requirements, and V&V objectives for platform acceptance and new design validation
- Flight test execution — operating Group 2 and Group 3 fixed-wing and VTOL platforms across all test profiles
- Flight test data reduction and reporting — analyzing telemetry, identifying anomalies, and producing V&V reports against design requirements
- Platform acceptance sign-off — final airworthiness verification before customer delivery for every aircraft that ships
- Customer demonstration support — conducting and supporting capability demonstrations for DoD, federal, and commercial prospects
- Forge Flex flight test support — providing flight operations support to Forge Flex customers requiring test range services
- Flight operations infrastructure — developing SOPs, safety procedures, airspace coordination processes, and emergency response protocols
- BVLOS operational framework development — building the procedures, documentation, and training program required to operationalize BVLOS authority when Part 108 takes effect
- Observer and safety pilot training — qualifying additional flight operations personnel as the team grows
Required
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate — active and current
- Demonstrated flight operations experience with fixed-wing or VTOL UAS at Group 2 or above
- Experience with open-source autopilot platforms — configuration, flight modes, and in-flight troubleshooting
- Methodical and disciplined — you build test cards, follow them, and document what actually happened
- Comfort operating in uncontrolled airspace and coordinating with ATC for controlled airspace operations
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Military UAS operator or aviation background — 15 series, rated aviator, or equivalent; SOF aviation experience is directly relevant
- FAA commercial pilot certificate or higher
- Formal flight test experience — test card methodology, data reduction, V&V reporting
- BVLOS waiver or operational BVLOS flight experience
- FPV systems experience — relevant to platform-specific operations and FFF-401 instructor qualification
- Familiarity with ATAK and airborne CoT integration
- Active Secret or higher clearance
Lead UAS Instructor — FPV & Systems Integration
Forge & Flight Academy LLC · Fayetteville, NC
Delivers the flagship Advanced FPV Systems Integration & Field Sustainment course and leads the FPV pillar of the Academy curriculum. Teaches building, tuning, operating, and sustaining FPV systems in demanding operational environments. Primary target: military units, SOF, and defense contractors.
The Role
The FFF-401 Advanced FPV Systems Integration & Field Sustainment course is the Academy's flagship offering — a 10-day, equipment-intensive program that teaches military and defense personnel to build, tune, configure, and field-sustain FPV unmanned systems. This role owns that course and the broader FPV pillar of the curriculum. You will deliver instruction to cohorts of DoD, federal, and contractor personnel, support course development and curriculum refinement, and serve as the primary subject matter expert for FPV systems integration across the Academy. If the FFF-402 FPV Master Trainer Certification course activates, this role leads it.
Responsibilities
- Primary instructor delivery for FFF-401 Advanced FPV Systems Integration & Field Sustainment — 10-day equipped cohort format
- Instruction support for FFF-402 FPV Master Trainer Certification when activated
- Curriculum development and continuous improvement based on student performance data and field feedback
- Equipment management — maintaining the full kit inventory issued to students and ensuring course hardware is mission-ready for every cohort
- Student evaluation and capability assessment — applying the Academy's capability-based assessment framework
- Supporting customer visits, capability demonstrations, and course previews for prospective DoD clients
- Contributing subject matter expertise to adjacent course development across the Academy curriculum
- Travel to customer sites for mobile cohort delivery as contracts require
Required
- Demonstrated FPV systems expertise — you can build, tune, configure, and repair FPV platforms under field conditions, not just fly them
- Instructional ability — you have taught technical material to adults in a structured environment and can demonstrate measurable learning outcomes
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate — active and current
- Comfort operating in and supporting training environments with military and defense contractor personnel
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- FPV Sports International (FSI) Level 1 certification — required to instruct FFF-402; preferred for FFF-401 primary instruction
- Military UAS or SOF background — 15 series, SUAS operator, or equivalent operational UAS experience
- Combat or operational FPV deployment experience
- Electronics repair and field sustainment background — relevant to course content depth
- Prior formal instructional assignment — military instructor, MOS trainer, or equivalent
- Active Secret or higher clearance
RF & Electronic Warfare Instructor
Forge & Flight Academy LLC · Fayetteville, NC
Delivers the Academy's RF and EW curriculum — from RF Awareness for non-technical personnel through Tactical RF Fundamentals and Advanced Electronic Warfare for UAS Operators. Hands-on SDR instruction using fielded hardware. Target audience: military operators, intelligence personnel, and defense contractors.
The Role
The Academy's RF pillar covers the spectrum from introductory RF awareness through hands-on software-defined radio operation and advanced electronic warfare concepts for UAS operators. This is not classroom theory — students leave with hardware and operational competency they can apply immediately. This role owns that curriculum: three courses, live SDR hardware instruction, and a student audience that includes military intelligence and EW personnel who will push back if the instruction isn't credible. Your background has to be real, and it will show.
Responsibilities
- Primary instructor delivery for FFR-101 RF Awareness for Non-Technical Personnel, FFR-201 Tactical RF Fundamentals for UAS Operators, and FFR-301 Advanced Electronic Warfare for UAS Operations
- Hands-on SDR instruction — operating and troubleshooting SDR hardware platforms in a training environment
- Curriculum development and technical accuracy review — keeping course content current as the RF and EW landscape evolves
- Student evaluation and capability assessment using the Academy's capability-based rubric framework
- Equipment management — maintaining course SDR hardware inventory and ensuring equipment is calibrated and functional for each cohort
- Technical advising across Academy courses where RF and communications intersect with UAS operations and autonomy
- Travel to customer sites for mobile cohort delivery as contracts require
- Contributing subject matter expertise to adjacent course and curriculum development
Required
- Operational RF or electronic warfare background — SIGINT, EW, spectrum management, or comparable technical field; your knowledge has to come from doing, not just studying
- FCC Technician License minimum — General or Extra preferred; Amateur Extra is a strong positive signal
- Hands-on SDR experience — you have operated software-defined radio hardware in a technical or operational context
- Instructional ability — you can teach technical RF concepts to audiences ranging from non-technical operators to experienced EW personnel
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Military 35-series (Intelligence), 25-series (Signal), EW Officer, or civilian SIGINT/EW background
- Operational experience with RF direction finding, spectrum analysis, or counter-UAS RF detection
- GNU Radio or comparable SDR development experience
- FCC Amateur Extra class license
- Prior formal instructional assignment — military instructor, MOS trainer, or technical school faculty
- Familiarity with UAS communications architecture — telemetry links, video downlinks, RC systems
- Active Secret or higher clearance — Top Secret/SCI strongly preferred given course content
Director of Business Development & Government Sales
Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. · Fayetteville, NC · Hybrid / Travel
Owns the government sales pipeline at the strategic level — SAM.gov solicitation monitoring, DoD and federal agency relationship development, state and municipal procurement, and management of the independent sales representative network. Reports directly to CEO. Carries direct revenue accountability.
The Role
Forge & Flight has active government registrations, SBIR eligibility, CMMC Level 2 posture, and a product line that is NDAA-compliant across all platforms. The BD infrastructure is built. This role owns the government sales pipeline at the strategic level — working the SAM.gov solicitation pipeline, developing relationships with program offices and contracting officers, managing the independent sales representative network, and driving revenue across DoD, federal, state, and municipal procurement channels. The CEO leads on key relationships and deal strategy — you execute the pipeline and close the gap between capability and contract.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the government sales pipeline — SAM.gov solicitation monitoring, opportunity qualification, bid/no-bid decisions, and proposal coordination across all three entities
- Develop and maintain relationships with DoD program offices, contracting officers, and procurement officials across target commands and agencies
- Manage the independent sales representative network — onboarding, enablement, deal support, and pipeline accountability
- Identify and pursue state and municipal procurement opportunities — state contract vehicles, cooperative purchasing programs, and agency direct buys
- Lead customer-facing BD activities — capability briefings, demonstrations, RFI responses, and pre-solicitation engagement
- Own the company's presence on procurement platforms — SAM.gov, state vendor portals, DSIP, and applicable IDIQ and GWAC vehicles
- Coordinate proposal development — working with technical staff and leadership to produce compliant, competitive responses
- Track and report pipeline metrics, opportunity status, and revenue forecast to CEO
- Identify and pursue strategic partnerships — teaming arrangements, prime/sub relationships, and OTA consortium memberships
- Monitor SBIR/STTR solicitation calendars and coordinate with the technical team on submission timing and topic alignment
Required
- Demonstrated track record closing government contracts — DoD, federal agency, or state/municipal; specific deal history required in application
- Deep familiarity with the federal procurement process — FAR/DFARS, SAM.gov, simplified acquisition, and competitive contracting
- Experience managing BD pipelines and sales teams or representative networks
- Understanding of defense market structure — OTA, SBIR, IDIQ vehicles, and direct program office engagement
- Professional presence and ability to represent the company at senior levels with DoD and government customers
- Willing to complete a comprehensive background check — including criminal, employment, education, and credit history verification — prior to offer
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Prior service as a contracting officer, program manager, or acquisitions professional — 51C, 51A, or equivalent; understanding both sides of the procurement process is a significant advantage
- Existing relationships with DoD program offices, installation acquisition offices, or relevant federal agencies
- Familiarity with NDAA supply chain compliance and its vendor qualification implications
- Experience with SBIR proposal development and program management
- State and local government procurement experience — cooperative purchasing, NASPO, and state vendor registration
- Defense UAS, aerospace, or adjacent defense technology market experience
- Active Secret clearance or clearance eligibility
Cybersecurity Engineer — Infrastructure, Systems & CMMC
Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. / Labs LLC · Fayetteville, NC
Owns internal network infrastructure security, platform cyber payload integration, and CMMC Level 2 compliance posture across all contracting entities. Hands-on technical role — you configure infrastructure, integrate hardware, and write code where the mission requires it. Not a policy-only position.
The Role
Forge & Flight operates a complex technical environment: internal network infrastructure supporting manufacturing and R&D operations, software-defined systems running on platform hardware, a growing portfolio of cyber-relevant tools and payloads, and active CMMC Level 2 compliance requirements that govern defense contracting eligibility. This role owns all three domains simultaneously — internal infrastructure, platform cyber payloads, and CMMC compliance. The company has achieved a perfect SPRS score of 110/110 against NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 with all 110 controls implemented. You inherit a documented, fully-compliant baseline and are responsible for maintaining it through C3PAO third-party assessment scheduled for late 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure internal network infrastructure — segmentation, access controls, endpoint management, and continuous monitoring
- Manage identity and access management across company systems — user accounts, MFA enforcement, and privilege management
- Own CMMC Level 2 compliance posture — SPRS score documentation, System Security Plan (SSP) maintenance, POA&M management, and audit readiness
- Own NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 control implementation — gap assessment, remediation tracking, and continuous monitoring
- Cybersecurity integration for platform payloads — RF sensing systems, passive detection tools, and communications security hardware operating on UAS platforms
- Support secure software development practices — code review for security-relevant components, secrets management, and CI/CD pipeline security
- Conduct internal vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage incident response — detection, containment, eradication, and documentation
- Maintain cybersecurity documentation required for government contracting — SSP, hardware and software inventory, and CUI handling procedures
- Support proposal development with cybersecurity technical content and compliance attestations
Required
- Hands-on network infrastructure experience — you configure firewalls, switches, VLANs, and endpoints; policy-only candidates are not a fit
- Demonstrated NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC framework experience — practical implementation, not just familiarity with the framework name
- Linux and Windows system administration proficiency
- Scripting proficiency — Python or Bash for automation and security tooling
- Ability to work across IT security (infrastructure, endpoints, identity) and OT/embedded security (platform hardware, firmware, embedded systems)
- Willing to complete a comprehensive background check — including criminal, employment, education, and credit history verification — prior to offer. Given the nature of this role, the background investigation will be thorough.
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
- Clearance eligible — active Secret clearance a strong advantage
Advantages
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Formal CMMC certification — Registered Practitioner (RP), Certified Professional (CP), or Certified Assessor (CA)
- RF systems or SDR familiarity — relevant to cyber payload integration work
- Penetration testing certifications — OSCP, CEH, or comparable
- Cloud security experience — Cloudflare Zero Trust, edge security, or comparable
- Embedded or avionics cybersecurity experience
- CUI handling and ITAR/EAR compliance familiarity
- DevSecOps or secure SDLC experience
Director of Sales
Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. · Fayetteville, NC
Manages the independent sales representative network and works in parallel with the Director of Business Development to drive commercial and defense revenue. Owns rep pipeline accountability, deal coaching, CRM discipline, and forecast reporting to the CEO. The layer between the rep network and executive leadership.
The Role
Forge & Flight's commercial and non-government revenue runs through a network of independent sales representatives operating nationally. This role owns that network — onboarding, training, pipeline discipline, deal support, and accountability. You work in parallel with the Director of Business Development & Government Sales, who owns the government pipeline. Together you cover the full revenue motion. You report directly to the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the independent sales representative network — onboarding, product training, pipeline reviews, and performance accountability
- Run weekly pipeline reviews with reps; identify stalled deals and provide deal strategy support
- Own CRM discipline — ensure deals, activities, and contacts are documented accurately and consistently across all rep accounts
- Support reps on active deals — join customer calls, assist with proposal requests, and escalate to CEO on deals requiring executive involvement
- Own commercial and non-government revenue forecast; report pipeline status and risk to CEO weekly
- Coordinate with marketing on collateral, campaigns, and lead generation that supports the rep network
- Recruit, screen, and onboard new independent sales representatives as the network grows
- Ensure all reps are operating within ICA terms, pricing policy, and export control requirements
Required
- Demonstrated track record managing a sales team or independent representative network — specific deal outcomes required
- Experience selling to institutional buyers — DoD-adjacent, commercial aviation, industrial, or capital equipment markets
- CRM proficiency — you manage pipeline in a CRM, not a spreadsheet
- Comfortable working in a company where the CEO is deeply involved in strategic deals — this role amplifies that capacity, not replaces it
- Willing to complete a comprehensive background check prior to offer
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Defense technology, UAS, or aerospace sales management experience
- Experience managing 1099 independent contractor rep networks specifically
- Familiarity with FAR 52.203-5 constraints on commission in government contracting contexts
- Active network of institutional buyer relationships in defense or commercial UAS markets
Inside Sales & Government Contracts Coordinator
Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. · Remote (U.S.)
Handles inbound government and commercial quote requests, builds proposals from established pricing schedules, and manages contract administration on active programs. Phone and CRM-based role. The coordination layer that ensures every inbound opportunity gets a response and every active contract gets managed.
The Role
Government buyers, contracting officers, and unit training officers contact Forge & Flight with quote requests, capability questions, and procurement inquiries. This role is the first response to every inbound contact — answering calls, building quotes from established pricing schedules, coordinating proposal development, and tracking active contract deliverables. You are not a closer; the CEO and BD Director handle relationship and deal strategy. You are the coordination layer that makes sure nothing falls through the cracks between an inbound inquiry and a signed contract.
Responsibilities
- Answer inbound calls, emails, and RFQ requests from government buyers, contracting officers, and commercial prospects — same-business-day response standard
- Build quotes and informal proposals from established pricing schedules and templates, escalating to leadership for non-standard pricing or scope
- Track active contracts — deliverable schedules, payment milestones, and compliance documentation for programs in execution
- Manage CRM records for all inbound contacts — log activities, update deal stage, and ensure no opportunity goes untracked
- Coordinate proposal submissions — formatting, compliance review, SAM.gov requirement checks, and submission mechanics for government solicitations
- Support BD Director with solicitation monitoring — flagging relevant SAM.gov postings and maintaining opportunity tracking
- Liaise with Academy scheduling, product team, and operations on fulfillment timelines and delivery coordination
- Maintain contract files, correspondence records, and required documentation for all active and closed programs
Required
- Experience in a government contracting, proposal coordination, or inside sales role — you understand how federal procurement works at the basics
- Organized and responsive — you track open items, follow up without being reminded, and meet deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication — you represent the company professionally on every inbound contact
- CRM proficiency — you log everything, every time
- Comfortable with FAR/DFARS terminology at a working level — you do not need to be an expert, but you cannot be starting from zero
- Willing to complete a comprehensive background check prior to offer
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Experience with SAM.gov, DSIP, or government procurement portals
- Defense contractor, government sales, or federal agency inside sales background
- Familiarity with simplified acquisition threshold procedures
- Prior military or DoD civilian experience — understanding the buyer's environment from the inside
- Experience with proposal formatting under FAR-based solicitation requirements
Quality Control Inspector — UAS Production
Forge & Flight Labs LLC · Fayetteville, NC
Owns airworthiness inspection and production documentation independent of the build team. Signs off every aircraft before customer delivery. Reviews composite structures, avionics integration, wiring, and systems functionality against engineering specifications. The last line of defense before a platform ships.
The Role
As platform production scales, the inspection function must be independent of the build team. This role owns that independence. You inspect every aircraft at defined checkpoints — composite structure, avionics installation, wiring, systems integration, and pre-delivery functional verification — against engineering drawings and acceptance criteria. You document findings, drive rework to closure, and sign off airworthiness before any platform ships to a customer. You report to the Engineering lead, not to manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-process and final inspections of UAS airframes at defined production checkpoints
- Inspect composite structures for dimensional accuracy, surface quality, delamination, and build conformance
- Inspect avionics installations, wiring harnesses, connectors, and power systems against engineering drawings and work orders
- Conduct functional systems verification — pre-flight systems checks, sensor calibration confirmation, and flight controller configuration review
- Document all inspection findings — non-conformances, rework disposition, and final acceptance sign-off
- Maintain production quality records for each aircraft serial number through delivery
- Work with engineering to develop and refine inspection criteria as new platform configurations are introduced
- Flag systemic production issues and drive root cause analysis in coordination with the build team
Required
- Demonstrated inspection or quality assurance experience on complex electromechanical systems — aerospace, military avionics, industrial equipment, or comparable
- Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly specifications
- Comfort with precision measurement tools and documentation discipline
- Independent judgment — you do not defer to production pressure; a discrepancy is a discrepancy until it is resolved
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate or Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Military aviation quality assurance background — 15 series, aviation MOS QC, or depot-level inspection experience
- IPC-A-610 or composite inspection certification
- UAS or sUAS production inspection experience
- Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent aerospace quality management frameworks
Program & Contracts Administrator
Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. · Remote (U.S.) · Eastern/Central Time Zone Preferred
Owns contract execution and program administration across all active government and commercial programs — deliverable tracking, invoicing, SAM.gov, SCA compliance documentation, Forge Flex burn tracking, and SBIR administration. Remote-eligible with quarterly on-site visits to Fayetteville, NC. Company-paid travel.
The Role
Closing a contract is one task. Executing it is another. This role owns the execution layer across all active government and commercial programs — tracking deliverables, managing compliance documentation, coordinating internal teams against milestones, preparing invoices, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The portfolio spans UAS platform delivery commitments, Forge Flex manufacturing retainers, Academy training contracts, SBIR programs, and Federal Services Division contracts operating under the Service Contract Act. Remote-eligible; quarterly on-site visits to Fayetteville required. Company-paid travel.
Responsibilities
- Maintain master program tracking across all active contracts — deliverables, milestones, payment schedules, and performance period timelines for all entities
- Prepare and submit invoices against contract payment milestones; track collections and flag overdue items to leadership
- Manage contract files — modifications, correspondence, delivery documentation, and performance reports across government and commercial programs
- Track Forge Flex retainer execution — monthly labor hour burn against tier limits, procurement NTE utilization, rollover calculations, and client-facing status reporting
- Administer SBIR program deliverable calendar — Phase I and II technical reports, commercialization reports, TPOC correspondence, and submission deadlines
- Own SCA contract-side compliance documentation for Federal Services Division — maintain wage determination logs by location, H&W fringe benefit records, and SCA compliance files suitable for DCAA review
- Maintain SAM.gov registrations, representations and certifications, and annual renewal schedules across all Holdings entities (Holdings, Labs, Academy)
- Support compliance reporting — small business reporting, CMMC documentation, and ITAR/EAR record-keeping requirements
- Coordinate proposal compliance review — section-by-section requirement tracking and submission mechanics for government solicitation responses
- Support contract modifications — draft change requests, track approval status, and update program records accordingly
- Monitor SAM.gov solicitation pipeline for opportunities matching company capabilities; flag relevant postings to leadership
Required
- Experience in government contracts administration, program coordination, or a comparable role in a defense or federal contracting environment
- Working familiarity with FAR/DFARS — contract types, standard clauses, and compliance requirements at an operational level
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline — clean files, nothing missed, deadlines met without reminders
- Comfortable operating independently in a remote environment — self-managed, proactive, and communicative without in-person oversight
- Eastern or Central time zone required — must be aligned with government customer hours
- Willing and able to travel to Fayetteville, NC quarterly (3–5 days per visit); company-paid travel
- Willing to complete a comprehensive background check prior to offer
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Defense contractor contracts department, program office, or PCO/ACO background
- SAM.gov, PIEE, WAWF/IPP, or DSIP portal experience
- Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance experience — WD tracking, H&W fringe documentation, and SCA recordkeeping
- SBIR/STTR contract administration experience
- NCMA Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent certification
- Prior military acquisition or contracting MOS — 51C, 51A, or equivalent
- Experience at a small defense contractor or startup — comfortable building processes, not just following them
Avionics Integration Technician
Forge & Flight Labs LLC (Electronics Manufacturing Division) · Fayetteville, NC
Installs, configures, and bench-tests avionics hardware produced by the Electronics Manufacturing Division onto airframes. Works between the board-level production shop and the Systems Integration Technician — taking finished avionics assemblies and integrating them into platforms. Bench work, wiring, and functional verification.
The Role
The Electrical Engineer designs and produces the boards. The Systems Integration Technician takes a completed airframe to a flight-ready aircraft. This role sits between them — taking finished avionics assemblies, power distribution boards, and sensor packages off the production bench and integrating them onto platforms. Bench testing, harness work, connector installation, and functional verification against acceptance criteria. Volume-sensitive work that requires precision and consistency across multiple build units.
Responsibilities
- Install avionics assemblies, power distribution boards, and sensor packages onto airframe mounting points per engineering drawings
- Fabricate and install wiring harnesses — crimping, soldering, routing, and connector termination to specification
- Perform bench-level functional testing of avionics assemblies prior to airframe installation
- Conduct post-installation verification — power-on checks, sensor initialization, communication link confirmation, and fault code review
- Document installation work orders and test results for each unit serial number
- Support rework and repair of avionics assemblies returned from field operations
- Coordinate with the Electrical Engineer on integration issues and design-for-installation feedback
- Maintain bench tools, test equipment, and calibration records
Required
- Hands-on avionics or electronics installation experience — military avionics, UAS, aerospace, or comparable
- Proficiency with wiring work — soldering, crimping, harness fabrication, and connector termination
- Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly work orders
- Bench test equipment familiarity — multimeter, oscilloscope, and power supply
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Military avionics MOS — 15 series, 94 series, or equivalent
- IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification
- UAS avionics integration experience
- Flight controller hardware installation experience
- RF connector and antenna installation experience
Range Safety Officer & Ground Support Technician
Forge & Flight Labs LLC (Flight Test Division) · Fayetteville, NC
Owns range safety for all flight test and demonstration operations, and provides ground support for Group 2 and Group 3 UAS sorties. Develops and enforces safety procedures, manages airspace coordination, and maintains all ground support equipment. The Chief Pilot flies — this role makes sure it is safe to do so.
The Role
Group 3 UAS operations require a safety and ground support function that is distinct from the pilot role. This position owns range safety for all flight test, acceptance, and demonstration operations — developing and enforcing safety procedures, coordinating airspace, briefing operations, and maintaining emergency response readiness. You also own ground support: platform pre-flight inspection, equipment staging, communications monitoring, and post-flight recovery and maintenance support. You work directly with the Flight Test Engineer & Chief Pilot.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enforce range safety procedures for all flight test and demonstration operations
- Conduct pre-operation safety briefings — airspace, emergency procedures, personnel roles, and abort criteria
- Coordinate airspace — NOTAM filing, ATC coordination, and TFR monitoring for all flight operations
- Manage ground support during all sorties — communications monitoring, visual observation, and emergency response readiness
- Conduct pre-flight platform inspections — airframe, propulsion, avionics, and payload checks per inspection checklists
- Stage and maintain all ground support equipment — launch equipment, recovery systems, communications gear, and test instrumentation
- Provide post-flight maintenance support — anomaly documentation, immediate corrective action, and handoff to maintenance team
- Support qualification of additional flight operations personnel as the team grows
Required
- Aviation safety or range safety background — military range operations, flight test ground support, or comparable
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate — active and current
- Airspace coordination experience — NOTAM procedures, ATC communications, and Class D/E/G operations
- Methodical and disciplined — safety procedures exist for a reason and you enforce them without exception
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Military range safety officer or aviation safety NCO background
- FAA Safety Team (FAAST) membership or equivalent aviation safety credential
- UAS ground support or launch/recovery crew experience
- BVLOS operational experience
- Active Secret clearance or clearance eligibility
UAS Operations Instructor
Forge & Flight Academy LLC · Fayetteville, NC
Delivers the Academy's operations and AI-focused curriculum — FAA Part 107 ground school, AI fundamentals for UAS operators, and operational edge computing. Covers the non-FPV, non-RF pillar of the course catalog. Primary audience: DoD personnel, federal agency operators, and commercial UAS professionals seeking certification and applied operations training.
The Role
The Academy's curriculum spans fabrication, FPV, avionics, RF, and EW — and also includes the operational and regulatory foundation that every UAS operator needs before any of those advanced skills matter. This role owns the operational pillar: FAA Part 107 certification preparation, airspace rules and procedures, AI fundamentals for non-technical personnel, and operational edge computing for UAS. The audience ranges from senior officers who need a working knowledge of what their operators are doing to technicians preparing for their first Remote Pilot Certificate. Teaching effectively across that range requires both technical depth and instructional range.
Responsibilities
- Primary instructor delivery for FFA-201 (AI Fundamentals for Non-Technical Personnel), FFA-401 (Operational Edge Computing for UAS), and the FAA Part 107 certification component embedded in FFF-401
- Support course development — keeping regulatory content current as FAA rules evolve and updating AI/autonomy content as the technology and doctrine landscape changes
- Student assessment and capability evaluation using the Academy's competency-based framework
- Part 107 knowledge test preparation and administration coordination
- Travel to customer sites for mobile cohort delivery as contracts require
- Contributing subject matter expertise to adjacent course development across the Academy curriculum
Required
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate — active, current, and you know the material cold
- Instructional ability — you have taught technical or regulatory content to adult learners and can demonstrate outcomes
- Working knowledge of UAS airspace integration — Class B/C/D/E/G operations, LAANC, waivers, and Remote ID
- Comfortable teaching across a wide ability range — from senior non-technical leaders to hands-on operators
- U.S. person required (export control compliance)
Advantages
- Military UAS operator background — 15 series, SUAS operator, or equivalent
- FAA certificated flight instructor (CFI) or equivalent instructional credential
- AI, machine learning, or edge computing background at a working technical level
- Prior formal instructional assignment — military instructor, MOS trainer, or technical school faculty
- BVLOS or waiver operations experience
- Active Secret clearance or clearance eligibility
Submitting interest before a position opens puts you in the review queue. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly — no re-application required.
Small team. Real impact.
We are a defense technology company headquartered in Fayetteville, NC — adjacent to Fort Bragg and the largest Special Operations community in the world. Our work is real, our customers are operational, and our team is small enough that your contributions are immediately visible.
Benefits — Full-Time Roles
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition assistance — FAA certifications, FCC certifications, PE licensure, technical training
- Generous PTO — we respect your time outside of work
- Direct access to leadership — no layers
What You're Working On
- Production aircraft flown by operational customers
- DoD and federal agency programs
- AI-powered detection and C2 systems
- A manufacturing and training operation built from the ground up
Who We Are
- Veteran-owned — Army SOF leadership
- SDB · Minority-Owned · Hispanic-Owned
- NDAA-compliant across all platforms
- CMMC Level 2 · SAM Active across all entities
Summer Internship Program
Forge & Flight offers a limited number of summer internship positions across engineering, software, marketing, and Academy instruction support. Interns work on real projects alongside the team — not administrative tasks or slide decks. If you want hands-on experience at a defense technology company building aircraft that fly with operational customers, this is the program.
Engineering & Fabrication
Forge & Flight Labs LLC · Fayetteville, NC · On-Site
Work alongside our aerospace and composites team on real airframe development and production. Depending on your background, you may contribute to aerodynamic analysis, CAD modeling, composite layup and fabrication, flight test data reduction, or avionics bench work. This is shop and bench work — not simulation.
Software & R&D
Forge & Flight Labs LLC / Holdings · Fayetteville, NC · On-Site
Contribute to our mission software portfolio — ground control systems, autonomous flight tools, AI detection pipelines, or embedded firmware depending on your skill set. All of our software runs on real platforms used by real customers. You will ship code, not write reports about it.
Marketing & Communications
Forge & Flight Holdings, Inc. · Fayetteville, NC · On-Site
Support brand content, social media, and digital marketing across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Write industry articles, assist with capability briefing materials, and help build the company's public presence in the defense UAS market. Requires writing ability and professional judgment — our buyers read everything we publish.
Academy Curriculum & Instruction Support
Forge & Flight Academy LLC · Fayetteville, NC · On-Site
Support the delivery and development of professional UAS training courses for military, federal, and commercial students. Assist lead instructors with course materials, student equipment setup, simulation exercises, and administrative coordination during live cohorts. FAA Part 107 certificate is a strong plus — we provide tuition assistance to obtain it.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applicants receive priority consideration. Include your resume and a brief statement of interest. All four internship positions are paid — no academic credit arrangement required.
University & Research Partnerships
Forge & Flight Holdings actively partners with universities for internship placement, applied research, and STTR teaming. We are a veteran-founded defense technology company building NDAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems in Fayetteville, NC — directly adjacent to Fort Bragg and the USASOC ecosystem. Students and faculty work on real platforms, real software, and real government programs.
Internship Placement Agreements
We maintain formal placement relationships with university career centers and engineering departments. Agreements cover internship terms, student eligibility, and on-site learning objectives. We post open positions on partner job boards and give partner-school students priority review.
- Summer and semester internship tracks
- Engineering, software, marketing, and Academy instruction roles
- All paid positions — no academic credit requirements
- Students work on flight-ready platforms used by operational DoD customers
- Security clearance sponsorship pathway for high-performing interns
STTR Research Teaming
Forge & Flight Labs LLC submits to DoD SBIR/STTR programs through DSIP. STTR topics require a formal university research partner. We are actively seeking faculty collaborators in areas aligned with our platform and software portfolio.
- Autonomous systems and AI-edge compute for Group 2/3 UAS
- RF spectrum awareness, electronic warfare, and multi-domain operations
- Composite airframe structures and additive manufacturing for UAS sustainment
- Computer vision and target detection pipelines on embedded hardware
- Counter-UAS detection and engagement algorithms
STTR teaming agreements address IP ownership, indirect cost rates, and publication rights prior to any proposal submission. Foreground IP developed under STTR programs is retained by Forge & Flight Labs LLC per standard DoD STTR terms.
Academy Curriculum Partnerships
Forge & Flight Academy delivers professional UAS certification and advanced operator training to DoD, federal, and commercial cohorts. We welcome discussions with aviation programs, ROTC units, and workforce development offices on curriculum alignment, course delivery, and student certification pathways.
- FAA Part 107 ground school and certification support
- AI-edge computing, autonomy, and advanced UAS operations courses
- RF fundamentals, electronic warfare, and spectrum awareness
- Fixed-wing UAS integration and field sustainment (with student-retained aircraft)
- FPV master trainer certification — 24-month post-course support included
Career Centers & Research Offices
Ready to establish a partnership?
Contact us to discuss internship placement agreements, STTR research teaming, or Academy curriculum arrangements. Include your institution, department, and the type of partnership you have in mind — we respond to every inquiry.
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