Senior UAS Technician

Jobtailor; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proficient professional to join the Uncrewed Systems Test & Evaluation team in Farnborough. You will report to the Team Leader and undertake the preparation, maintenance and operation of a diverse range of UAS assets for trials.

You will be involved in planned maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis to ensure readiness and compliance with all applicable standards. Key requirements include 3–5 years in a regulated environment, UAS flying experience, and a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a regulated, safety-focused environment working on UAS
• CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Highly desirable)
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship completion
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Report to the Team Leader
• Prepare, maintain and operate diverse Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials
• Perform scheduled and routine maintenance within approved data and manuals
• Operate Uncrewed Systems on which trained and competent
• Build, functional test, repair and disassemble Uncrewed Systems and payloads as per approved data
• Troubleshoot faults and diagnose issues on Uncrewed Systems and equipment
• Ensure efforts meet Customer target requirements
• Comply with Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA regulations

Skills

UAS maintenance

IT competence

Driving licence

Regulated environment experience

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical)

Engineering apprenticeship

Eng Tech registration or progression

Tools

CAA Remote Pilot licence

Maintenance manuals/online manuals

Job description

Overview

Report to the Team Leader. 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. Include operating the Uncrewed Systems which the individual is trained and competent on. Building, functional testing, repairing and the disassembly of Uncrewed Systems and associated payloads in accordance with approved data. Operating and maintaining Uncrewed Systems during trials. Problem solving and fault diagnosis on Uncrewed Systems and associated equipment. Ensuring that every effort is made to achieve the Customer target requirements. Applying all standards required by the relevant Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA Regulatory Publications.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Team Leader
• 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 solve and diagnose faults on Uncrewed Systems and related 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

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a regulated, safety-focused environment working 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
• Experience using Online Manuals and maintenance recording solutions
• Possession of CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Highly desirable)
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical) or completion of a relevant engineering apprenticeship
• Professional registration as an Eng Tech (or progression towards Eng Tech)
• Full UK Driving Licence