Unmanned Systems Specialist / Pilot
5 Years – On Site – Full-Time
Envision Technology, an innovative business developing and producing advanced electro-optical systems and Unmanned Modular Systems (UMS) for defense and law enforcement applications is seeking an Drone Specialist / Pilot for its UMS division. In this role, you are responsible for developing and informing unmanned system control schemes as well as informing the design and configuration of multiple unmanned platforms for defense applications.
Responsibilities:
• Provide guidance and feedback for the development of unmanned aerial and ground systems, including component and architecture design, performance expectations, and pilotage control.
• Review and evaluate system architecture and designs.
• Configure, assemble, pilot, and evaluate unmanned aerial and ground prototypes.
• Interface with others in a fast-paced, multi-discipline environment, including mechanical, software, systems, program managers, suppliers, and customers.
• Evaluate designs through simulation, prototype testing and requirement verification.
• Troubleshoot design failure modes to root cause and assist in developing quick, effective solutions.
• Generate associated documentation.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience configuring, building, and piloting unmanned systems (drones). Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical-related field is a plus.
• Experience with micro (<250grams) to small-sized (<10kg) drones.
• Experience with multiple remote-control schemas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with system integration and test.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to interact with customers, suppliers, and other external personnel.
• Ability to move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Information:
• Brief travel within the US to customer locations may be required occasionally to support product testing or design reviews.