JOB DESCRIPTION:

A re you ready to soar with us? Aerovel, a trailblazer in the unmanned aircraft industry, is seeking a UAS Development Engineer and Unmanned Aircraft Pilot. In this role you will be responsible for development, testing, documentation and reporting of unmanned aircraft, hardware, software, support equipment, and operational procedures. You will also lead and perform ground and flight test’s and oversee as well as maintaining the fleet of test aircraft and equipment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:

• Engineering and pilot experience with fixed-wing and rotorcraft involving development of flight dynamics, controls, mechanical hardware, electrical systems, software or other.
• Fixed wing or rotary wing pilot rating
• Use of software programming to assist in engineering data analysis.
• MS degree in Engineering field (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Onsite or remote: 90% Onsite
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 100% daily
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. 100% daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. 100% daily
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 70% daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 70% daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. 50% daily
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. 60% daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. 20% daily
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. 30% daily
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 25% several times yearly
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. 100% daily
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Professional

Other duties as assigned: 5%

• As assigned