Uav Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• At least one year of experience performing simple routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures.
• Proficiency in basic electrical theory and circuitry.
• Basic understanding of or experience with UAVs (drones) and other remotely controlled systems.
• Knowledge of UAV hardware integration and fabrication.
• Knowledge of UAV operation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Basic electronics and knowledge of digital, AC, and DC systems.
• Written and verbal proficiency.
• Ability to work as a team player and learn and adapt to changing workloads and technologies.
• Safety-conscious approach and responsible decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills.
• Ability to travel regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Engineering, Management, or Technology.
• Experience in a technical field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to produce and present information about technologies and complex systems to stakeholders.
• Engineering Test & Evaluation experience.
• Familiarity with DoD or Navy procedures, regulations, and policies.
• Experience coordinating projects.
• Experience gathering and analyzing data and information regarding military weapons systems or Test and Evaluation assets.
• Experience reviewing technical documents and writing narratives.
• Experience compiling statistics and project data.
• Experience supporting and coordinating demonstrations and VIP events.
• Experience managing the execution of inspection and maintenance programs and tracking system management.
• Experience creating, monitoring, and maintaining audit files for program compliance.
• Experience developing and leading process improvements, recommendations, and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Experience managing project schedules and meeting deadlines.
• Interest or experience in autonomy, robotics, weapons systems, drones, prototyping, or military tactics.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; self-motivated and mission-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. Navy range operations onsite at NSWC Dahlgren and at various remote locations.
• Work with the Range Test Engineering Team to maintain test program documentation and records.
• Prepare and present data, reports, and test results.
• Become a Navy-certified UAV operator.
• Assemble or install equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.
• Perform routine tasks or tests, operate and adjust simple test equipment, and record test data.
• Gather and maintain engineering records such as test data and drawings.
• Perform computations using specified formulas, plot data, and draw simple curves and graphs.
• Travel regularly and perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading equipment.