Senior UAS Technician

Jobtailor; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a capable engineer to operate and maintain Uncrewed Systems for Test & Evaluation trials. The role requires hands-on maintenance, fault diagnosis and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Candidates should have a mechanical, aerospace or electrical engineering background, UAS flight experience and a valid UK driving licence. CAA remote piloting qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a regulated and safety focussed environment on Uncrewed Systems.
• UAS flying experience.
• Experience and knowledge of a variety of Uncrewed Systems technologies and types.
• Demonstrable high level of IT competence including the ability to learn new systems as required.
• Using Online Manuals and maintenance recording solutions.
• Possession of CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Highly Desirable)
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical) or completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship
• Professionally registered as an Eng Tech (or capable of progressing to Eng Tech)
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Team Leader and be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of the diverse range of Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials.
• Involved with scheduled and routine maintenance of the Uncrewed Systems within the scope of the approved data and manuals.
• Operate the Uncrewed Systems on which the individual is trained and competent.
• Build, functional test, repair and disassemble Uncrewed Systems and associated payloads in accordance with approved data.
• Operate and maintain Uncrewed Systems during trials.
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis on Uncrewed Systems and associated equipment.
• Ensure that every effort is made to achieve the Customer target requirements.
• Apply all standards required by the relevant Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA Regulatory Publications.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Report to the Team Leader and be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of the diverse range of Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials.
• Involved with scheduled and routine maintenance of the Uncrewed Systems within the scope of the approved data and manuals.
• Operate the Uncrewed Systems on which the individual is trained and competent.
• Build, functional test, repair and disassemble Uncrewed Systems and associated payloads in accordance with approved data.
• Operate and maintain Uncrewed Systems during trials.
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis on Uncrewed Systems and associated equipment.
• Ensure that every effort is made to achieve the Customer target requirements.
• Apply all standards required by the relevant Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA Regulatory Publications.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience of working in a regulated and safety focussed environment on Uncrewed Systems
• UAS flying experience
• Experience and knowledge of a variety of Uncrewed Systems technologies and types
• Demonstrable high level of IT competence including the ability to learn new systems as required
• Using Online Manuals and maintenance recording solutions
• Possession of CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Highly Desirable)
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical) or completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship
• Professionally registered as an Eng Tech (or capable of progressing to Eng Tech)
• Full UK Driving Licence