Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot

WinTec Arrowmaker • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. is a defense contractor dedicated to providing outstanding program management, engineering, logistics, on-time deliverables, and operations to support Department of Defense customers. The Full Time Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot will work under the direction of the Program Manager and UAS Department Manager and will operate, pilot, and maintain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) piloting software.

Requirements

• 5 + years’ experience with remote control aircraft, prototype UAS, commercial off-the-shelf UAS platforms, and various other system types, including military UAS.
• 3 + years’ electrical (avionics) integration, material fabrication with extensive knowledge of Mission Planner and various other COTS ground control software.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain an FAA Part 107 license.
• Experience with one or more of the following: military systems, computer systems, GPS, RF video transmission technology and techniques, aviation, airspace management, aerodynamics, map reading, remote controlled systems, electronics, Mission Planner, and model aviation.
• Ability to maintain personal flight logs and flight certification documentation.
• Knowledge of related mechanical assemblies to include actuators, servos, electric motors, and their wiring components.
• Knowledge of electronic/gas R/C systems and subassemblies.
• Knowledge of composite materials like Kevlar, fiberglass, carbon fiber and their appropriate use as it pertains to UAS manufacturing.
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced field environment and office environment, both orally and in writing.
• Emphasis on field safety for all operationally involved personnel, not just flight crew-specific.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and attention-to-detail.
• Travel both CONUS and OCONUS is required up to 40% (Approximately 6 to 10 trips per year, with each trip lasting 10 to 14 days).
• Employment is contingent upon successfully obtaining a United States Passport within six months of the hire date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance.
• The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must be local or willing to relocate
• MUST FILL OUT THE ENTIRE QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION

Nice To Haves

• Balsa wood fabrication.
• Adhesive familiarization.
• Familiarization of common shop tools (wrenches, drivers, dremels, etc.).
• Knowledge of machining a plus.
• Military background or familiarity with military command and control structures.
• Possess a working knowledge of the organizational interface of military, federal, state, and local agencies.
• Demonstrate time management, problem-solving skills, self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently react to shifting program requirements and work in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance as well as after-action reports following field experimentation.
• Repair and maintain structural, electronic control systems, and subassemblies of prototype UAS, commercial off-the- shelf [TH1] COTS UAS platforms, and various other system types, including military UAS.
• Perform balance and flight-check for approving UAS for return-to-service.
• Conduct UAS flight operations to include basic associated equipment operation, mission planning, image capture and transmission, GPS navigation, and air space management.
• Maintain current UAS inventory organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed