Senior UAS Technical Specialist - Field Ops & Payloads

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute is looking for a Sr. Technical Specialist specializing in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves designing, integrating, and testing UAS systems for national security solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in UAS or a related field, along with a Part 107 Drone Pilot License and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The job includes in-field testing, technical documentation development, and working within multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in UAS or related field.
• Current Part 107 Drone Pilot License required.
• 2+ years of experience with UAS systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement specialized technological solutions for UAS.
• Perform in-field testing and data analysis.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation.

Skills

UAS design

Payload integration

Field deployment

RF-based systems operation

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems or related field

Tools

Drones

UAS autonomy systems

RF Communication architectures

Job description

Southwest Research Institute is looking for a Sr. Technical Specialist specializing in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves designing, integrating, and testing UAS systems for national security solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in UAS or a related field, along with a Part 107 Drone Pilot License and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The job includes in-field testing, technical documentation development, and working within multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges.