Job Description

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

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