Small Unmanned Airborne System Subject Matter Expert
Essential Functions:
- Pilot aircraft via waypoint navigation and manual control
- Explain high-level UAS concepts to customers and stakeholders
- Conduct mission planning
- Support Ground Testing events
- Travel to various test sites and ranges to conduct flight operations
- Work with multiple internal organizations to plan test events and lead the successful execution of those test events
- Responsible for conducting pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings
- Assemble aircraft and sub-systems · Become proficient in ground station software
- Become a subject matter expert (SME) on Aevex platforms
Qualifications:
- Technical or associate degree in aerospace/UAS (or related) field
- Hands-on professional experience working with UAS/UAVs or equivalent military experience as UAS/UAV operator, maintenance technician, or Crew Chief
- Demonstrated understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and sensors
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with tools and electronics
- Familiarity with basic computer networking concepts
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
- Proven ability to master a technical system and support it in austere environments; must demonstrate an innate drive to be self-sufficient across the breadth of a technical system
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 50+, willingness to travel to remote regions of the world
Desired Qualifications:
- Manual Fixed Wing RC aircraft experience
- B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline
- Prior military or overseas contracting experience
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS; comfortable obtaining data from software platforms using command-line tools
- Prior experience with other manned or unmanned systems
- Prior military service with overseas assignments
- Maritime/shipboard UAS experience
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
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