UAS Field Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a UAS Engineer to provide on-site technical expertise in support of commercial and military unmanned aircraft systems and contribute directly to system integration, upgrades, and performance validation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.

• Provide on-site technical engineering support for commercial and military UAS platforms, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.
• Lead and assist with daily operations, including mission planning, system monitoring, and data collection for performance evaluation.
• Perform upgrades, complex troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on airframes, avionics, propulsion systems, and payloads, recommending design or process improvements.
• Manage the identification, procurement, and tracking of repair parts and consumables, coordinating with logistics and supply chain teams.
• Install, configure, and integrate replacement parts, sensors, and payloads on UAS platforms, validating performance through system testing.
• Support flight operations through technical oversight of pre-/post-flight inspections, readiness checks, and corrective action planning.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and hardware/software integration activities, providing feedback to design engineers.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation (flight logs, maintenance records, test results, and integration reports).
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and operations teams to resolve field issues, recommend technical solutions, and implement system improvements.

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