UAV Technician​/Pilot On-Call

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Zel Tech is seeking a resourceful and innovative expert with applications in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Piloting, programming, and avionics. The candidate for this position will provide on-site system level development, troubleshooting evaluation, and test support to REPD at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida. Candidates for this position must be willing and able to travel for up to 30% of the time stateside or OCONUS.

• Must be adaptable, innovative, creative, and ready to support mission critical projects.
• Must aide in the development and implementation of:
  • UAV Assembly (component construction, power, and avionics).
  • UAV component analysis, troubleshooting, and reverse engineering.
  • UAV payload integration (cameras, servos, unique payloads).
  • UAV Autopilot (Pixracer/Pixhawk/etc.) installation & programming (Ardupilot, etc.).
  • Embedded systems/components integration (motors, electronic speed controllers, servos, cameras, etc.)
• Circuit board/microcontroller development and fabrication (including soldering).
• Plan and organize work to ensure timely completion of multiple independent tasks and work effectively in team environments to solve problems
• Assemble Unmanned Aircraft from components.
• Program, tune, and pilot autopilots and UAS systems.
• Integrate multiple electronic components and COTs/GOTs systems into UAS and fabricate & program functional circuits/controllers to operate the system of components.
• Plan, lead, and conduct hardware development, modification, and related functions to adapt vendor-manufactured hardware to meet Government needs and contingencies.

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
• 3-5 yrs experience with UAV platforms configuration, upgrade and maintenance.
• Must be highly skilled at manually piloting fixed wing and quad copters UAS.
• The ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment.
• Evaluate or test computer applications or programs to ensure compliance with technical, professional or organizational standards/requirements.
• Analyze problems to determine technical solutions.
  
  Comply with CCAFS industrial hygiene requirements.
• Capable of using tools such as soldering iron, oscilloscopes, voltmeter, and other electronic analysis tools or software.
• Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the REPD mission
• Successful background and drug screening check.

• Associates degree.
• Valid tourist passport.
• Licensed UAV pilot credential.
• Working knowledge of embedded micro-controller systems such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
• Working knowledge of common programming languages, including C/C++, Python, Java, etc.
• Previous experience with Government research and development desired.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Candidate for this position must be capable of working in a laboratory environment and sitting for extended periods of time.

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies.

Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counter terrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counter terrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

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