UAS Drone Phenotyping & Seed Production Technician

Vylor Inc.; Salinas (PR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Seed Production Technician specialized in UAS and drone phenotyping to support field seed production and agronomic research.

You will collect drone-based data, manage datasets, and collaborate with agronomy and breeding teams to ensure accurate experimental layouts and data integrity. The role blends hands-on field work with data processing and analysis, requiring strong technical skills, FAA Part 107 familiarity, and the ability to work both independently and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or related field required.
• 1–3 years field research or remote sensing experience.
• FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead phenotypic activities using UAS to support seed production.
• Plan and execute UAS flights for aerial imagery and data collection over seed production fields per SOPs and FAA Part 107.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks, routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of UAS hardware/software.
• Maintain UAS hardware, batteries, sensors and accessories; log flight operations and battery usage.
• Collaborate with agronomy and breeding teams to align data with experimental designs and field layouts.
• Ensure data integrity, safety, and compliance with company standards.
• Provide technical support on drone technologies.
• Assist in planting, detasseling, pollination, harvest, data collection and seed processing as needed.
• Supervise data collection teams, scheduling and data quality.

Skills

UAS operation

Drone data collection

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or related field

Tools

Drones/UAS

Job description

Vylor Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Seed Production Technician specialized in UAS and drone phenotyping to support field seed production and agronomic research.

You will collect drone-based data, manage datasets, and collaborate with agronomy and breeding teams to ensure accurate experimental layouts and data integrity. The role blends hands-on field work with data processing and analysis, requiring strong technical skills, FAA Part 107 familiarity, and the ability to work both independently and