Undergraduate Research Assistant (UAV- Engineering)
Texas A&M•Laredo, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Undergraduate Research Assistant will support research on UAV-enabled environmental monitoring and autonomous sensing systems. The student will assist with drone operations, field experiments, sensor integration, and data processing.
Requirements
- Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester.
- Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0.
- Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
- Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
- Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.
Nice To Haves
- UAV operation
- Drone mission planning
- GIS
- Remote sensing
- Image processing
- Python
- Computer Vision
- Robotics
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is highly desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with UAV preparation and flight operations.
- Conduct field data collection using UAV platforms.
- Support sensor calibration and equipment maintenance.
- Process aerial imagery and sensor data.
- Assist with flight planning and mission execution.
- Maintain research equipment and flight records.
- Prepare technical documentation and presentations.
- Participate in regular research meetings.
Benefits
- Pay of Rate : $12.50/hour for up to 10 hours weekly
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