Senior Field Services Engineer (R6380)
Core
Coordinate demo flight operations, equipment staging, logistics, and field execution for flight test campaigns and customer events for Group 1/2 UAS assets.
Role type
Senior Field Services Engineer (UAS Operations & Test Support)
Builds
Operational readiness and validation of autonomy-enabled UAS platforms for defense and government customers
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) / Flight Test Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
UAS platform operation and maintenance, mission planning, logistics coordination, SOP development, FAA regulations compliance, stakeholder engagement, technical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
C2 operations, autonomy/AI-enabled systems support, training delivery, QGC/Mission Planner/ArduPilot/PX4 familiarity, military/government UAS experience
Technologies
Group 1/2 UAS platforms, autopilot systems, ground control stations, communications systems, payloads, QGC, Mission Planner, ArduPilot, PX4
Responsibilities
Operate flight test platforms for daily fly-fix-fly verification and operational testing; Configure, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot aircraft, payloads, autopilot systems, and ground control stations; Coordinate aircraft readiness, pre-flight inspections, launch and recovery, and post-flight maintenance; Develop mission scenarios and assess operational effectiveness; Capture field observations and convert feedback into actionable recommendations for engineering; Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, airspace requirements, and safety standards; Support development and enforcement of SOPs and checklists.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC