UAS Ground Control Station Operator — Flight Ops & Missions

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

BPSS security requirement

Job summary

SYOS is seeking a UAS Ground Control Station (GCS) Operator to join our Flight Operations team in the UK. You will operate and monitor Ground Control Stations, support Remote Pilots and work with engineering and flight-test teams to safely execute missions.

The role requires experience in UAS operations, GCS systems and the ability to interpret telemetry and mission data under pressure. Travel across the UK and internationally is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience operating UAS/UAV Ground Control Stations in an operational, aviation, defence, aerospace or safety-critical environment.
• Understanding of uncrewed aircraft operations and flight planning principles.
• Understanding of UK UAS regulations and concepts such as CAP 722, Specific Category and Operational Authorisations.
• Ability to interpret telemetry, aircraft health and mission data and make timely decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate Ground Control Stations during flight trials, demonstrations and operational missions.
• Monitor aircraft health, telemetry, communications and mission status throughout flight.
• Execute mission plans and update operational parameters as required.
• Support autonomous and semi-autonomous flight operations.
• Assist Remote Pilots during take-off, mission execution and recovery.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight operational checks.

Skills

GCS operation

UAS operations

UK UAS regulations

Telemetry interpretation

Situational awareness

Communication

Driving licence

Security clearance eligible

Tools

GCS software

Mission systems

EO/IR payloads

Job description

SYOS is seeking a UAS Ground Control Station (GCS) Operator to join our Flight Operations team in the UK. You will operate and monitor Ground Control Stations, support Remote Pilots and work with engineering and flight-test teams to safely execute missions.

The role requires experience in UAS operations, GCS systems and the ability to interpret telemetry and mission data under pressure. Travel across the UK and internationally is expected as part of the role.