UAS Research Engineer - Field Deployment & Autonomy

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks an Engineer in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to design, integrate, test, and operate UAS platforms for research and national security applications. You will work on payloads, sensors, autonomy, and real-time field deployment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, FAA Part 107 certification, and willingness to deploy in challenging environments. Security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Part 107 Drone Pilot Certificate (FAA) required.
• Security clearance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement specialized UAS solutions, including payload and sensor integration.
• Perform in-field testing, data collection, and analysis for validation and performance optimization.
• Develop technical documentation such as user specifications, test plans, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

UAS experience

Payload integration

Field deployment

Flight testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field

Part 107 Drone Pilot Certificate (FAA)

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks an Engineer in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to design, integrate, test, and operate UAS platforms for research and national security applications. You will work on payloads, sensors, autonomy, and real-time field deployment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, FAA Part 107 certification, and willingness to deploy in challenging environments. Security clearance is preferred.