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826G Expeditionary Force: Unmanned Systems (UAV/USV/USG) Operator

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Overview

An Expeditionary Force Unmanned Systems Operator conducts reconnaissance and surveillance missions, operates target detection sensors, and plans and analyzes flight missions. This operator deploys and recovers ground and air systems and performs operator level maintenance, assembly, and disassembly on communications equipment, power sources, vehicles, control stations, data terminals, trailers, and tactical landing systems.

Core Skills

  • Reconnaissance sensor operation for target detection
  • Flight mission planning and analysis
  • Ground control and data terminal maintenance
  • Ground and air system deployment

Civilian Career Paths

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Remote Sensing Technicians

Reconnaissance sensor operation and flight mission planning provide a foundation for civilian remote-sensing data collection.

How to prepare: Complete a GIS project using aerial imagery that demonstrates data accuracy checks and integration with other geospatial data.

What the civilian work involves
  • Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  • Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • ESRI ArcGIS software

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Assembly, disassembly, and operator-level maintenance of ground control stations, communications equipment, and power sources transfer to electromechanical equipment support.

How to prepare: Take a hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting course covering schematic reading and instrument-based testing to build beyond the verified operator-level maintenance scope.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 826G

    [1] NEC entry "826G - Expeditionary Force - Unmanned Systems (UAV/USV/USG) Operator"; cached text line 21654; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Reconnaissance sensor operation for target detection, Flight mission planning and analysis, Ground control and data terminal maintenance, Ground and air system deployment, Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03), Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3024.00)

  2. O*NET: Remote Sensing Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03)

  3. O*NET: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3024.00)

Defense contractor jobs for 826G

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