The Drone Pilot and UAV Lab Manager will operate our small drones as part of a rapid development and test cycle for autonomous aircraft primarily as a safety pilot.
Essential Functions:
- Service and maintain a fleet of small UASs.
- Assemble and disassemble aircraft and replace components.
- Manage and oversee Scientific System’s UAV lab.
- Prepare UAS for demonstrations and testing.
- Responsible for storing UASs between test events.
- Maintain LiPO batteries and manage spare parts and tools.
- Organize test equipment to support field events.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance.
Requirements
Basic Requirements:
- Part 107 certified UAS Pilot (or in process of obtaining) with prior small drone flight experience. (2+ yrs, 1000 flight hours).
- Experience with common quadrotor UAS platform structures.
- Experience assembling, disassembling and servicing smal UASs.
- Prior experience supporting maintenance of small drone fleet (cycle batteries, maintain props and swapping parts.
- Experience handling and organizing video footage from small drone events.
Preferred Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year university program.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work closely with a team.
- Excellent organizational skills