UAS Senior Technician

Package

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role  20242

As a UAS Senior Technician, you’ll report to the Team Leader and will be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of the diverse range of Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be involved with scheduled and routine maintenance of the Uncrewed Systems within the scope of the approved data and manuals and will include operating the Uncrewed Systems which the individual is trained and competent on.

• Building, functional testing, repairing and the disassembly of Uncrewed Systems and associated payloads in accordance with approved data
• Operating and maintaining Uncrewed Systems during trials
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis on Uncrewed Systems and associated equipment
• Ensuring that every effort is made to achieve the Customer target requirements
• Applying all standards required by the relevant Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA Regulatory Publications

• Have 3‑5 years’ experience of working in a regulated and safety focused environment on Uncrewed Systems
• UAS flying experience
• Experience and knowledge of a variety of Uncrewed Systems technologies and types
• Demonstrable high level of IT competence including the ability to learn new systems as required
• Using Online Manuals and maintenance recording solutions

• Possession of CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Highly Desirable)
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical) or have completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship
• Professionally registered as an Eng Tech (or capable of progressing to Eng Tech)
• Full UK Driving Licence

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Flexible working patterns are available where travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal:
  Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community