Senior UAS Systems Engineer: Field Deployment & Payloads

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and development firm seeks a skilled Technical Specialist/Senior Technical Specialist in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves applying technical knowledge to UAS implementation and testing, supporting sensor and payload integration, and contributing to field operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in UAS or a relevant field, with a Part 107 Drone Pilot License and at least two years of experience in UAS systems. The position requires American citizenship and may require a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in UAS or directly related field with experience.
• Part 107 Drone Pilot License and current USG security clearance desired.
• 2+ years experience with UAS systems emphasizing deployment and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for UAS systems including sensor integration.
• Perform in-field testing and data collection for system validation.
• Develop technical documentation like user specifications and test plans.

Skills

UAS design

Integration

Field operations

Data analysis

RF-based systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems or related field

Part 107 Drone Pilot Certificate

Job description

A leading research and development firm seeks a skilled Technical Specialist/Senior Technical Specialist in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves applying technical knowledge to UAS implementation and testing, supporting sensor and payload integration, and contributing to field operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in UAS or a relevant field, with a Part 107 Drone Pilot License and at least two years of experience in UAS systems. The position requires American citizenship and may require a government security clearance.